In the REBT ABC theory, the intervention at D leads to E; which option correctly completes both halves?

• A. Accepting the irrational beliefs at B; emotional stability
• B. Reframing A; positive mood
• C. Ignoring B; no change
• D. Disputing the irrational behavior at B; a new emotional consequence

Answer: (D)

In REBT, emotions come from the beliefs you hold about what happened (the activating event). The intervention is to dispute those irrational beliefs held about the event (the B component). By challenging and reframing those beliefs toward more rational ones, you create a new emotional consequence—your emotional state shifts to a healthier, more adaptive response. So the option that describes disputing the irrational beliefs at B and resulting in a new emotional consequence best matches how this part of the ABC model operates. (Note: B refers to beliefs, not behavior.)