Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy, is a comprehensive, active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. 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 one of the first and foremost forms of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and was first expounded by Ellis in the mid-1950s and continues its development to this day.
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Abstract The current study was an updated meta-analysis of manuscripts since the year 2000 examining the effects of homework compliance
on treatment outcome. A total of 23 studies encompassing 2,183 subjects were included. Results indicated a significant relationship
between homework compliance and treatment outcome suggesting a small to medium effect (r = .26; 95% CI = .19–.33). Moderator analyses were conducted to determine the differential effect size of homework on treatment
outcome by target symptoms (e. [...]
Abstract College students who wrote about the abstract context of a recent social rejection (e.g., “How do you think you will view
this event in 1–2 years?”) subsequently reported lower levels of depression and rumination symptoms than those who wrote about
the abstract reasons or implications (e.g., “Why do you think this happened?”) or those given no writing instructions. A third
group who wrote about concrete aspects of their experience (e.g., “As you recall the event, what physical sensations do you
notice? [...]
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Purpose We disagree with several conclusions reached by Coyne and Tennen, as well as their interpretation of specific findings.
Results First, we dispute that researchers have advanced the claim that positive thinking can cure disease. Second, we question their
exclusive focus on cancer-related mortality, when strong cumulative evidence suggests that optimism is related to positive
health outcomes for other major diseases, and that psychosocial interventions may improve other important cancer outcomes,
[...]
Abstract Previous studies indicate that homosexual or bisexual individuals are at a higher risk of attempting suicide compared to heterosexuals.
To overcome biases in these studies, more rigorous definitions of “suicide attempts” and the assessment of multiple dimensions
of sexual orientation are needed. In addition, studies from the German speaking region are sparse, especially those not recruiting
participants from the gay or lesbian communities. We solicited self-reported suicide attempts among 1,382 Austrian adults
recrui [...]
Abstract Several factors influence the reliability of eyewitness identification evidence. Typically, recognition for same-race faces
is better than for different-race faces (the own-race bias), and alcohol intoxication decreases overall face recognition accuracy.
This research investigated how alcohol intoxication influences the own-race bias. Asian and European participants completed
tests of recognition memory for Asian and European faces when either mildly intoxicated (mean breath alcohol concentration
of .05) or when sober. C [...]
Abstract Seventy nine women from a sample of early high achieving women publicly honored for college contributions were examined between
1 and 50 years post award to determine their personality and social clock projects, examine the degree to which the women
remained politically and civically involved over their later adulthood; and to understand the impact early achievement may
have had on feminist attitudes. Utilizing a series of personality, political ideology, feminist attitude and generative concern
and action scales al [...]
Abstract Opponents and proponents of erotic representations (referred to hereafter as “pornography”) have described the effects of
pornography from their perspective. Little, however, has been done in the way of research to investigate these claims from
the consumer’s point of view. This especially has been so regarding the positive impact of such consumption on a person’s
sex life. Using a study group of 245 college students, we examined this question in a framework of scripting theory. We wanted
to see whether viewing p [...]
Deux études réalisées à partir des paradigmes d’autoprésentation et d’identification ont été conduites auprès d’élèves de CE2 (3rd grade) et leurs enseignants. Dans les deux études, les élèves (N = 1162) devaient répondre à un questionnaire d’internalité évoquant des renforcements scolaires selon trois consignes d’autoprésentation: Spontanée, pro-normative et contre-normative. Dans l’Etude 2, les enseignants (N = 32) devaient répondre au même questionnaire d’internalité en imaginant les réponses que donnerai [...]
A newly developed instrument (retrospective well-being curves: WBC) was applied in two studies. In Study 1, a sample of 145 adults (M = 26.6 years) completed the WBC twice for different normative transitions. In Study 2, 151 university freshmen (M = 21.5 years) reported on their subjective well-being at 9 consecutive measurement points during their transition to university and completed the WBC at T10. In both studies, personality factors were assessed. Retest reliability of the individual growth parameters (intercept, linear, and quadratic cha [...]
Abstract College students who wrote about the abstract context of a recent social rejection (e.g., “How do you think you will view
this [...]
Abstract
Purpose We disagree with several conclusions reached by Coyne and Tennen, as well as their interpretation of specific findings.
[...]
Abstract Previous studies indicate that homosexual or bisexual individuals are at a higher risk of attempting suicide compared to heterosex [...]
Abstract Several factors influence the reliability of eyewitness identification evidence. Typically, recognition for same-race faces
is be [...]
Abstract Seventy nine women from a sample of early high achieving women publicly honored for college contributions were examined between
1 [...]
Abstract Opponents and proponents of erotic representations (referred to hereafter as “pornography”) have described the effects of
por [...]
Deux études réalisées à partir des paradigmes d’autoprésentation et d’identification ont été conduites auprès d’élèves de CE2 (3rd gra [...]
A newly developed instrument (retrospective well-being curves: WBC) was applied in two studies. In Study 1, a sample of 145 adults (M = 26.6 years) co [...]
Relationships of second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) versus absolute finger length, two putative markers for prenatal vs. pubertal-adolescent testost [...] 
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Steven C. Hayes (1948 ) is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is known for an analysis of human language and cognition (Relational Frame Theory), and its application to various psychological difficulties (his work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT (pronounced “act” not “ay see tee”), a branch of cognitive-behavioral therapy, is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies together with commitment and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. Originally this approach was referred to as comprehensive distancing.
