The model of abnormality that focuses on learning and the thinking that underlies behavior is the _____ model.

A) cognitive-behavioral
B) sociocultural
C) psychodynamic
D) humanistic-existential

The cognitive-behavioral model emphasizes the role of learning and cognition (thought processes) in understanding and treating psychological disorders. It combines cognitive psychology, which focuses on how people perceive, think, and interpret the world, with behavioral psychology, which examines how people learn from their environment. This model suggests that abnormal behavior can result from dysfunctional thinking and learning.