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Anger and the ABC model underlying Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy.

Daniel J Ziegler1, Phillip N Smith

  • 1Department of Psychology, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085, USA. daniel.ziegler@villanova.edu

Psychological Reports
|June 26, 2004
PubMed
Summary

People with more irrational thinking, particularly low frustration tolerance, exhibit higher trait anger. This finding supports Albert Ellis's Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy ABC model, linking beliefs to emotions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Background:

  • The ABC model of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) posits a link between irrational beliefs and emotional disturbances.
  • Ellis's theory suggests that irrational thinking patterns contribute to negative emotional states like anger.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically test the prediction of the ABC model regarding the relationship between irrational thinking and trait anger.
  • To investigate whether individuals with higher levels of irrational beliefs exhibit greater trait anger.

Main Methods:

  • 186 college students participated in the study.
  • Participants completed the Survey of Personal Beliefs to assess irrational thinking.
  • The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-Second Edition was used to measure trait anger.

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Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between Overall Irrational Thinking and Trait Anger.
  • Higher scores on Low Frustration Tolerance were also significantly associated with higher Trait Anger.
  • These results indicate that individuals with more irrational beliefs tend to experience greater trait anger.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides empirical support for Albert Ellis's ABC model of REBT.
  • Irrational beliefs, especially low frustration tolerance, are significantly linked to increased trait anger.
  • The findings underscore the importance of addressing irrational thinking in managing anger.