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Rational emotive behavior therapy
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History
Theoretical assumptions
Beliefs about circumstances, and disputing the beliefs
Psychological dysfunction
Core beliefs that disturb humans
Rigid demands that humans make
Over-generalization
Secondary disturbances
Origins of dysfunction
Irrational beliefs
Other insights
Intervention
Applications and interfaces
Efficacy
Limitations and critique
Mental wellness
References
Further reading
External links

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Rational emotive behavior therapy ( REBT ), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy, is an active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy, the aim of which is to resolve emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and to help people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT posits that people have erroneous beliefs about situations they are involved in, and that these beliefs cause disturbance, but can be disputed with and changed. Contents
1 History
2 Theoretical assumptions
3 Beliefs about circumstances, and disputing the beliefs
4 Psychological dysfunction
4.1 Core beliefs that disturb humans
4.2 Rigid demands that humans make
4.3 Over-generalization
4.4 Secondary disturbances
5 Origins of dysfunction
6 Irrational beliefs
7 Other insights
8 Intervention
9 Applications and interfaces
10 Efficacy
11 Limitations and critique
12 Mental wellness
13 References
14 Further reading
15 External links
History
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) was created and developed by the American psychotherapist and psychologist Albert Ellis, who was inspired by many of the teachings of Asian, Greek, Roman and modern philosophers. REBT is the first form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and was first expounded by Ellis in the mid-1950s; development continued until his death in 2007. Ellis became synonymous with the highly influential therapy.