Which statement about REBT is NOT true?

• A. It is active-directive.
• B. It endorses the use of many different types of interventions.
• C. It de-emphasizes feelings.
• D. It distinguishes between practical and emotional problems.

Answer: (C)

The statement that REBT de-emphasizes feelings isn’t accurate. In Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, emotional disturbance comes from irrational beliefs about events, and the therapist actively helps the client recognize and challenge those beliefs. The approach is very much about feelings as they relate to thinking patterns: emotions are seen as natural consequences of what someone believes, and the therapist uses emotional awareness as a tool to reveal and disput irrational beliefs. REBT is actively directive, guiding the client through identifying faulty beliefs, disputing them, and adopting more rational alternatives, often using a mix of cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques. It also distinguishes between practical problems (which can be addressed through changes in behavior) and emotional problems (rooted in irrational beliefs about those situations).