Albert Ellis
A) developed a behaviourist view of abnormal behaviour that focused primarily on the role of reinforcement of dysfunctional behaviours.
B) believed that people who are low in self-efficacy are more likely to develop low self-worth.
C) discussed irrational beliefs, which he believed distort responding and increase feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.
D) argued that people with disorders have underlying cognitive schemata that inappropriately direct their processing of information.
E) was the first to develop a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy, entitled "cognitive- rational therapy".

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Albert Ellis developed rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) which focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and dysfunctional behaviour. These beliefs are referred to as "irrational" because they are not based on accurate interpretation of reality and lead to unhealthy emotions and behaviours. Ellis believed that by challenging and replacing irrational beliefs with more rational ones, individuals can reduce their emotional distress and improve their mental health.