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	~~'''Rational behavior therapy''' (RBT) is a~~ form of [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] developed by [[psychiatrist]] [[Maxie Clarence Maultsby Jr.]], a [[professor]] at the Medical College at [[Howard University]]. RBT is designed to be a short term therapy which is based on discovering an unsuspected problem which creates unwanted mental, emotional and physical behaviors.<ref>Rational Behavior Therapy by Maxie C. Maultsby Publisher: Seaton Foundation (September 1990) Language: English {{ISBN\|0-932838-08-1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm\|title=What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?\|work=National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists\|access-date=2018-09-21\|language=en}}~~</ref>~~		{{Short description\|A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy}}

	~~According to Maultsby,~~ RBT ~~addresses all three groups~~ of ~~learned behaviors directly: the~~ cognitive~~, the emotive,~~ and ~~the physical. It also involves systematic guidance in the technique of~~ emotional ~~self-help called rational self-counseling.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book \|title=Behavior Modification in Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues~~ and ~~Empirical Findings\|last=Turner, Samuel M~~.\|first=\|date=1982\|publisher=Springer US\|others=Jones, Russell T.\|year=\|isbn=9781468441000\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=151\|oclc=858916177}}</ref> One of the features of rational behavior therapy is that the therapist assigns the client "[[~~Homework in psychotherapy\|therapeutic homework~~]]~~".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://psychcentral~~.com/anxiety/psychotherapy-for-anxiety-disorders/\|title=Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders\|last=Boone\|first=Stephanie\|date=2017-03-03\|website=Psych Central\|language=en-US\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|dead-url=\|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref>		'''Rational Behavior Therapy''' (RBT) is a form of [[cognitive-behavioral therapy]] (CBT) that focuses on helping individuals identify and change irrational beliefs that lead to emotional and behavioral issues. It was developed by [[Maxie C. Maultsby Jr.]], a psychiatrist and professor, as a method to provide individuals with tools to manage their own emotional responses and behaviors.

	== ~~History~~ ==		==Overview==
	Rational ~~behavior therapy~~ is the result of ~~four significant influences in Maultsby's professional life: his experience as a physician~~, ~~the~~ [[~~neuropsychology~~]] of [[~~Alexander Luria]], [[B. F. Skinner~~]]~~'s behavioral learning theory~~, ~~and~~ [[Albert Ellis]]~~'s [[rational emotive behavior therapy]]. It was Ellis who had the most significant impact~~ on the ~~development~~ of ~~RBT as a psychotherapy method. However, unlike Ellis's technique, RBT leaves philosophical issues to patients' individual preferences~~.~~<ref name=":0" />~~		Rational Behavior Therapy is based on the premise that emotional disturbances are largely a result of irrational thinking. By identifying and changing these irrational beliefs, individuals can achieve emotional well-being and improve their [[mental health]]. RBT is similar to [[Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy]] (REBT), developed by [[Albert Ellis]], but it places a greater emphasis on self-help and the use of rational self-analysis.

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Principles of Rational Behavior Therapy==
	~~{{reflist}}~~		RBT is grounded in several key principles:

	~~== Further reading ==~~		* '''Rational Self-Analysis (RSA):''' This is a structured method for individuals to analyze their own thoughts and beliefs. RSA helps individuals identify irrational beliefs and replace them with rational alternatives.
	* ~~Maultsby, M.C. "The Evolution of RBT (Rational Behavior Therapy)".~~ ''~~Proceedings of the Annual Conference of~~ Rational ~~Emotive and Behavioral Therapists''. Chicago, Illinois~~ (~~1977~~): ~~88–94.~~		* '''Emotional Responsibility:''' RBT teaches that individuals are responsible for their own emotional responses. By changing their thinking, they can change how they feel.
	* Maultsby, M.C. "The Principles of Intensive Rational Behavior Therapy", pp. 52–57 in J.L. Wolfe and. E. Brand, Eds., '~~'Twenty Years of Rational Therapy: Proceedings of the First National Conference on Rational Psychotherapy~~''. ~~New York: The Institute for Rational Living, 1977~~.		* '''Behavioral Change:''' RBT encourages individuals to change their behaviors by altering their thought patterns. This is achieved through practice and reinforcement of rational thinking.
	* ~~Maultsby, M.C.~~ ''~~A Million Dollars for Your Hangover: The Illustrated Guide for the New Self-Help Alcohol Treatment Method~~'~~'. Lexington, Kentucky: Rational Self-Help Books, 1979 (out of print). New version~~: ''~~Stay Sober and Straight~~'~~', 2001.~~
	* Maultsby, M.~~C. "Rational Behavior Therapy in Groups"~~, ~~pp. 169–206 in George M Gazda (ed.) ''Innovations to Group Psychotherapy'' (2nd Ed.) Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas, 1981~~.
	* ~~Maultsby, M.C. "Rational behavior therapy". In S. M. Turner and R. T.Jones (Eds.),~~ ''~~Behavior Therapy and Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues and Empirical Findings~~'~~'. New York~~: ~~Plenum Press, 1982.~~
	* Maultsby, M.C. '~~'Rational Behavior Therapy~~''. ~~Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1984~~.

	~~{{Psychotherapy}}~~		==Techniques Used in RBT==
			Rational Behavior Therapy employs various techniques to help individuals change their thinking and behavior:

	[[~~Category~~:~~Cognitive behavioral~~ therapy]]		* '''Identifying Irrational Beliefs:''' Clients are taught to recognize irrational beliefs that lead to negative emotions and behaviors.
			* '''Disputing Irrational Beliefs:''' Clients learn to challenge and dispute their irrational beliefs, replacing them with rational alternatives.
			* '''Rational Emotive Imagery:''' This technique involves visualizing a situation that causes distress and practicing responding with rational thoughts.
			* '''Homework Assignments:''' Clients are often given assignments to practice rational thinking and behavior outside of therapy sessions.

			==Applications of RBT==
			Rational Behavior Therapy can be applied to a wide range of psychological issues, including:

			* [[Anxiety disorders]]
			* [[Depression]]
			* [[Anger management]]
			* [[Stress management]]
			* [[Substance abuse]]

			==Benefits of Rational Behavior Therapy==
			RBT offers several benefits to individuals seeking to improve their mental health:

			* '''Empowerment:''' Clients learn to take control of their own emotional responses and behaviors.
			* '''Self-Help Focus:''' RBT emphasizes self-help techniques, allowing individuals to continue their progress outside of therapy.
			* '''Long-Term Change:''' By changing thought patterns, RBT aims to produce lasting changes in behavior and emotional well-being.

			==Related Pages==
			* [[Cognitive-behavioral therapy]]
			* [[Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy]]
			* [[Cognitive therapy]]
			* [[Behavior therapy]]

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'''Rational behavior therapy''' (RBT) is a form of [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] developed by [[psychiatrist]] [[Maxie Clarence Maultsby Jr.]], a [[professor]] at the Medical College at [[Howard University]]. RBT is designed to be a short term therapy which is based on discovering an unsuspected problem which creates unwanted mental, emotional and physical behaviors.<ref>Rational Behavior Therapy by Maxie C. Maultsby Publisher: Seaton Foundation (September 1990) Language: English {{ISBN|0-932838-08-1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm|title=What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?|work=National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists|access-date=2018-09-21|language=en}}</ref>

According to Maultsby, RBT addresses all three groups of learned behaviors directly: the cognitive, the emotive, and the physical. It also involves systematic guidance in the technique of emotional self-help called rational self-counseling.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |title=Behavior Modification in Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues and Empirical Findings|last=Turner, Samuel M.|first=|date=1982|publisher=Springer US|others=Jones, Russell T.|year=|isbn=9781468441000|location=Boston, MA|pages=151|oclc=858916177}}</ref> One of the features of rational behavior therapy is that the therapist assigns the client "[[Homework in psychotherapy|therapeutic homework]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/psychotherapy-for-anxiety-disorders/|title=Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders|last=Boone|first=Stephanie|date=2017-03-03|website=Psych Central|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref>

== History ==
Rational behavior therapy is the result of four significant influences in Maultsby's professional life: his experience as a physician, the [[neuropsychology]] of [[Alexander Luria]], [[B. F. Skinner]]'s behavioral learning theory, and [[Albert Ellis]]'s [[rational emotive behavior therapy]]. It was Ellis who had the most significant impact on the development of RBT as a psychotherapy method. However, unlike Ellis's technique, RBT leaves philosophical issues to patients' individual preferences.<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* Maultsby, M.C. "The Evolution of RBT (Rational Behavior Therapy)". ''Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Rational Emotive and Behavioral Therapists''. Chicago, Illinois (1977): 88–94.
* Maultsby, M.C. "The Principles of Intensive Rational Behavior Therapy", pp. 52–57 in J.L. Wolfe and. E. Brand, Eds., ''Twenty Years of Rational Therapy: Proceedings of the First National Conference on Rational Psychotherapy''. New York: The Institute for Rational Living, 1977.
* Maultsby, M.C. ''A Million Dollars for Your Hangover: The Illustrated Guide for the New Self-Help Alcohol Treatment Method''. Lexington, Kentucky: Rational Self-Help Books, 1979 (out of print). New version: ''Stay Sober and Straight'', 2001.
* Maultsby, M.C. "Rational Behavior Therapy in Groups", pp. 169–206 in George M Gazda (ed.) ''Innovations to Group Psychotherapy'' (2nd Ed.) Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas, 1981.
* Maultsby, M.C. "Rational behavior therapy". In S. M. Turner and R. T.Jones (Eds.), ''Behavior Therapy and Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues and Empirical Findings''. New York: Plenum Press, 1982.
* Maultsby, M.C. ''Rational Behavior Therapy''. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1984.

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