What best describes REBT Homework?

• A. Homework is optional and not essential.
• B. Homework is designed to try out new skills and to analyze beliefs in the context of life.
• C. Worksheets are provided to analyze activating events, consequences, beliefs, and disputed rational beliefs.
• D. Homework only involves memorizing therapist statements.

Answer: (C)

In REBT, homework is about practicing the cognitive-behavioral process between sessions and applying what you’ve learned to real-life situations. The best description is that worksheets are provided to analyze activating events, the consequences, the beliefs about those events, and the disputes of irrational beliefs to replace them with more rational ones. This setup mirrors the way REBT breaks down problems: you identify what happened (activating event), what you think or feel about it (beliefs), what that thinking leads to (consequences), and then actively dispute those irrational beliefs to develop healthier, more flexible alternatives. This keeps therapy active and self-directed, turning insights into practiced skills. Other options miss this structured, action-oriented focus—REBT homework isn’t just optional, nor is it about memorizing statements—it's about applying and challenging beliefs in real life through guided worksheets.