Which of the following statements is true of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)?
a) It implies that the consequences of an event cause the distressing thoughts, which can often lead to maladaptive behaviors.
b) It is a type of cognitive therapy developed by Aaron Beck back in the mid-1970s.
c) It suggests that actual events cause the distressing thoughts, which can lead to maladaptive behaviors.
d) It assumes that the individual's beliefs about an event, rather than the event itself, cause distress.
Answer: d
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