Ellis identified four irrational beliefs that are likely to negatively affect an athlete's performance. Identify the belief statement below that fails to represent one of the four.
A) If I do my very best, I should get the end result I want.
B) Significant others (e.g., teammates and coach) have to approve and love me.
C) The conditions of my life, particularly those related to sports, absolutely must be arranged so that I get what I want when I want.
D) I must at all times perform outstandingly well.
E) Everyone has got to treat me kindly and fairly.

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Ellis's irrational beliefs focus on the need for approval, the demand for success, the insistence on fair treatment, and the belief that conditions must be arranged for personal benefit. The statement about doing one's best and expecting a specific result doesn't align directly with these core irrational beliefs.

Ellis Identified Four Irrational Beliefs That Are Likely to Negatively