An athlete who is in fact well prepared nevertheless thinks just before a contest, "I can't do this! I need to be perfect, and I know I'm going to fail!" The theorist who would focus on the athlete's illogical thinking process as a key factor in his subsequent poor performance MOST likely would support which model of abnormality?
A) psychodynamic
B) behavioral
C) existential
D) cognitive

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A cognitive model of abnormality would focus on the athlete's illogical thinking process and how it contributes to his poor performance. This model emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in shaping behavior and emotions, and it suggests that irrational or negative thoughts can lead to psychological problems. In this case, the athlete's thoughts are self-defeating and undermine his confidence, which can affect his performance. The cognitive model would try to identify and challenge these negative thoughts, and replace them with more realistic and positive ones.

An Athlete Who Is in Fact Well Prepared Nevertheless Thinks