Michael, an Academically Gifted Teenager, Is Devastated That He Does

Multiple Choice

Michael, an academically gifted teenager, is devastated that he does not have any sporting skills. He dwells on the belief that he has failed terribly and overanalyzes his lack of athletic abilities; he then falls into a deep depression. This outcome is most consistent with

A) the learned helplessness model.
B) catharsis.
C) adaptation level theory.
D) the self-focusing model.