According to the Behavioral Theory given by the Father of Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Albert Ellis; the A of "A-B-C" paradigm for Jack is being passed over for a promotion.
Answer: Option A
<u>Explanation:</u>
<u>Albert Ellis "A-B-C" Paradigm</u>
The founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Father of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) established a paradigm according to which, a human behavior and the emotional state depends on some specific factors.
To teach people and learn about the emotional control and behavioural reflections; Ellis prepared an "ABC" paradigm according stated as;
A - Activating event
B - Belief about the event
C - Emotional or behavioral response
Now, in Jack's case, when he was passed over for promotion, he felt as if he didn't get what he deserved and his efforts are neglected.
Hence, this became the activating event for his emotional state to feel guilty of not getting promotion and eventually lost interest in office work, coming late. Thus, his pass over for promotion triggered irrational behavior state and made him depressed and guilty.