Dave's mother suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his crippling feelings of inferiority. The doctor suggests that Dave's problem stems from internal processes such as unrealistic expectancies and negative thinking. This view is typical of the ________ model of abnormality.
A) biological
B) cognitive
C) behavioral
D) psychoanalytic

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The doctor's view that Dave's problem stems from internal processes such as unrealistic expectancies and negative thinking is consistent with the cognitive model of abnormality, which suggests that dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs can contribute to mental health issues. The other options (biological, behavioral, and psychoanalytic) do not focus on internal thought processes as the cause of abnormal behavior.

Dave's Mother Suggests That He Talk to a Doctor Because