Suppose a person is fired and he harbors beliefs such as: "This job was the most important thing in my life," "What a no-good failure I am," "My family will starve," "I'll never find a job as good," "There's nothing I can do about it." According to Albert Ellis, such irrational beliefs contribute to anxiety and depression by:
A)creating an approach-approach conflict.
B)catastrophizing the extent of loss.
C)lowering an individual's emotional reaction to loss.
D)reducing hypertension.

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According to Albert Ellis, holding irrational beliefs such as catastrophizing the extent of loss can contribute to anxiety and depression. By believing that losing the job is the worst thing that could happen and catastrophizing the consequences of the job loss (e.g. "my family will starve"), the individual is creating an exaggerated and irrational view of the situation, which can contribute to negative emotions.

Suppose a Person Is Fired and He Harbors Beliefs Such