1-104.Thought-Action Fusion Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

1-104.Thought-action fusion is

• A)a psychotic symptom that helps distinguish between anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders.
• B)support for the preparedness theory of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C)the belief that thinking about something is as bad as actually doing it.
• D)the reason why trying to suppress unwanted thoughts often causes an increase in those thoughts.

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Definitions:

Observer Bias

occurs when a researcher's expectations, beliefs, or preferences affect the observation and interpretation of data.

Observer Effect

A phenomenon where the act of observation alters the behavior of the observed subject or system.

Bystander Effect

The Bystander Effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Subpopulation

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