In Regard to a Type of Thinking Pattern Found in Some

question 112

Multiple Choice

In regard to a type of thinking pattern found in some patients with OCD, which of the following would be an example of thought-action fusion?

• A) Washing one's hands repeatedly to ward off germs
• B) Taking only very small steps while walking to prevent others from being in danger
• C) Believing that thinking about an abortion is the moral equivalent of having an abortion
• D) Saving stacks of old newspapers or magazines because they might be needed some day

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Definitions:

Lawrence Kohlberg's Model

Lawrence Kohlberg's model is a theory of moral development that proposes six stages of moral reasoning, structured into three levels.

Masculine Moral Values

Ethical principles or beliefs often associated with masculine traits, such as courage, independence, and justice, shaping behaviors and attitudes.

Feminine Moral Values

Moral principles that emphasize compassion, empathy, and nurturing, often associated with traditional feminine roles.

Lawrence Kohlberg

An American psychologist best known for his theory of stages of moral development.