Ellis Identified Five Bedrock Components of This Theory

Multiple Choice

Ellis identified five bedrock components of this theory. Which of the following is NOT one of these five bedrock components?

A) Therapists should follow their clients' lead in identifying irrational thoughts.
B) People dogmatically adhere to irrational thoughts and ideas.
C) Irrational ideas cause people distress and misery.
D) These ideas can be boiled down to a few basic categories.
E) Therapists can teach clients how to give up their misery-causing irrational beliefs.