Rachman and His Colleagues Have Identified the Importance of Thought-Action

question 58

Multiple Choice

Rachman and his colleagues have identified the importance of thought-action fusion in OCD, which refers to:

• A)Behaving as though one's thoughts have actually occurred
• B)The belief that thinking about events will increase their likelihood
• C)The belief that thinking something unpleasant is the same as doing it
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Pathological Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are maladaptive and indicative of some form of psychological disorder.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly consumed in beverages that can alter mood and behavior.

Drugs

Substances used for medical treatment, especially illegal or controlled substances consumed for their mood-altering effects.

Gambling

The act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the intent of winning additional resources.