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An athlete is well prepared for a contest. Nevertheless, just before the contest starts, she thinks, "I can't do this! I need to be perfect, and I know I'm going to fail!" Which type of theorist would focus on the athlete's illogical thinking process as a key factor in her subsequent poor performance?

A) Psychodynamic
B) Behavioral-focused
C) Existential
D) Cognition-focused

Illogical Thinking Process

A pattern of thought characterized by conclusions and reasoning that are not consistent with logical principles, often manifesting in various cognitive distortions.

Psychodynamic

A clinical approach focusing on the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, highlighting internal conflicts and past experiences.

Behavioral-focused

Emphasizes changing behaviors through various psychological strategies and interventions, focusing on observable actions.

  • Learn about the influence of inner speech and fallacious reasoning on cognitive therapy.
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