You will prepare and submit a term paper on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Relation to Addiction. Your paper should be a minimum of 1250 words in length.

You will prepare and submit a term paper on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Relation to Addiction. Your paper should be a minimum of 1250 words in length. Ellis (2007) appreciated the fact that emotions and behaviors result from cognitive processes. Therefore, he deciphered that altering the belief system of an individual would translate to as a change in the cognitive realm. Such changes can alter behavior and emotions. The theory highlights that most of the problems that people face are a consequence of their belief system and thinking. In order to illustrate the role of cognition in behavior and emotions, Ellis constructed a framework. The ABC framework that he described still proves to be a useful pillar in understanding the basis of the theory. The ‘A1’ of the framework represents the activating agent. Ellis realized that an event occurred that caused the human mind to engage in a cognitive theory. He also described the effect of the inference that an individual made after the event of significance. He designated this inference as ‘A2. ‘B’ referred to the belief that resulted from A1 and A2. The resulting belief resulted in a reaction that is evident in behavior.

According to Ellis (2011), a problem appeared worse to an individual if he or she had an irrational thinking. An irrational thinking in this sense referred to any belief that hindered any growth towards the achievement of goals. Moreover, irrational thoughts had the potential of creating obstacles in one’s way making it difficult to realize goals. He also mentioned that irrational thinking caused immense anxieties and distresses to individuals making them dissatisfied with life’s circumstances. In order to get rid of the obstacles created by irrational thinking, an individual had to replace the negative belief systems with a rational set of beliefs. Irrational thinking drives an individual to expect too much from the self, others, and life in general.&nbsp.