In thought-action fusion, the person with this characteristic blurs the distinction between:
A)The obsession and the compulsion
B)Thinking about an event and reacting as if it has occurred
C)The negative expression and the positive expression of emotional feelings
D)None of the above

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In thought-action fusion, the person with this characteristic blurs the distinction between thinking about an event and reacting as if it has occurred. This means that the person may believe that having a certain thought or desire is the same as actually committing the action associated with it. It is a common characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. Choices A and C are not related to thought-action fusion. Choice D is incorrect as there is a correct answer.

In Thought-Action Fusion, the Person with This Characteristic Blurs the Distinction