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As discussed in class athletes can be perceived as both good and bad role models. The ethical theory that would best apply to the reason these athletes may be seen as the anti-role model would be the teleological (consequentialist) theory. When an athlete is thrown into a situation where he is making more money per game then he normally would be making for and entire year of work else where his/her priorities are likely to change. Instead of leading a life where they are trying to get by and support themselves and eventually a family they can focus on needs and wants which can lead to bad habits that are discussed publicly. While these people do not ask to be role models they are pretty much just thrown into it because of their special talent