Albert Ellis describes an A B C reasoning process that creates unnecessary emotional problems. Which step in this reasoning process does he draw to the client's attention during rational emotive behavior therapy?
A. The activating experience, such as failing a test.
B. The unstated belief, such as "I should be good at everything I do."
C. The emotional consequence, such as depression.
D. The childhood experiences that made the person vulnerable to emotional problems.
B
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