Ashley is a pole-vaulter who is ready for her event.Nevertheless,just before the track meet begins,she thinks,"I can't do this! I'm going to mess up and then it won't be a perfect run!" Which type of theorist would focus on the athlete's illogical thinking process as a key factor in her subsequent poor performance?

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Cognition-focused theorists emphasize the role of thought patterns and beliefs in influencing behavior and emotions. They would focus on Ashley's negative and illogical thinking as a factor affecting her performance.

Ashley Is a Pole-Vaulter Who Is Ready for Her Event