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Rational means thinking that is logical, considers all the available evidence and shows good judgment.

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In order to reach a rational decision, you have to think about all the different parts of a problem and then consider all the possible choices.

I knew that I could not make a rational choice while I was crying, so I decided to wait until I was calm before making a decision.

without contradictions

based on clear thinking

influenced by feelings and emotions

based on good judgment

Which answers below are closest in meaning to rational? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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based on good judgment

without contradictions

based on clear thinking

influenced by feelings and emotions
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of rational.

a decision based on all available evidence

a policy which the government designed that is based on research

a judge's decision in a court case

a sudden impulsive decision

Which examples below are usually rational? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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a judge's decision in a court case

a policy which the government designed that is based on research

a decision based on all available evidence

a sudden impulsive decision
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reasonable claims.

facts.

feelings and emotions.

ideas that make sense.

Which answers below best complete this sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers. Decisions, thoughts, arguments and behaviors are considered rational when they are based on...

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facts.

reasonable claims.

ideas that make sense.

feelings and emotions.
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This exercise focuses on how irrational and unrealistic assumptions about ourselves and other people can affect our feelings and emotions.

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

'People should try to do the best they can, otherwise they will not develop their full potential.'

'I have to be perfect all of the time.'

'Everyone has to love me all of the time - otherwise life would be awful.'

Irrational Assumptions

 

Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck were two psychologists who founded the cognitive behavioral therapy approach. This approach focuses on our irrational assumptions or 'negative self-talk' about ourselves, and the world we live in. Examples of irrational assumptions are 'everyone should treat me with respect' and 'things must go the way I want them to go or life is just awful'.

According to Ellis and Beck, if we become more aware of our irrational assumptions, we will be able to challenge these assumptions, and adapt more balanced, logical assumptions about ourselves and others.

Two of the sentences below are unrealistic assumptions that can make people's problems worse and can make them feel bad about themselves. Choose 2 irrational assumptions below.

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'I have to be perfect all of the time.'

'People should try to do the best they can, otherwise they will not develop their full potential.'

'Everyone has to love me all of the time - otherwise life would be awful.'