Irrational Beliefs
This one has diagrams - also all of this is lifted from my notes lol
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Overview:
Define irrational beliefs
Discuss rational-emotive behaviour therapy (REBT)
How irrational beliefs form
Types of irrational beliefs
Consider how irrational beliefs relate to individual differences and mental health
Discuss popular beliefs (i.e, religion, superstition) in the context of irrational beliefs theory
Do you ever do any of these things:?
- Hope something good will happen and touch wood?
- Walk down the street and avoid walking under a ladder?
- Find the number 13 unlucky?
- Give/Recieve good luck kisses?
Rational Thought
Rational thought is the idea that we all have goals, purposes and values that underlie our attempts to be happy and satisfied
If we think, feel and behave in ways that facilitate the pursuit of these goals, we act self-helpfully
Beliefs that are related to the acquisition of our goals and/or that are flexible, non-extream, and logical (i.e. consistent with reality) are what could be termed rational
"Rational beliefs bring us closer to getting good results in the real world."
(Albert Ellis)
People act irrationally or self-defeating when they sabotage the acquisition of goals
Froggatt (2005): Irrational Beliefs
- block achievement of goals
- create extreme emotions
- distort reality
-are illogical ways of evaluating ourselves, others and the world
-negatively affect our lives
- Tend to be rigid, extreme and illogical
Rational-Emotional Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950's
An action-orientated therapeutic approach that aims to inspire emotional growth
The main purpose of REBT is to identify self-defeating or irrational beliefs and replace them with rational ones
It teaches individuals to take responsibility for their own emotions
It seeks to empower people to change and overcome unhealthy behaviours and thoughts
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