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:

Unanimity

Complete agreement among all members or parties involved on a particular issue or decision.

Rational

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic; capable of making sensible or logical decisions.

Antecedent

A preceding event, condition, or cause that logically goes before something else.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.