The obsessive thought that "if I have unwanted thoughts of harming others, then I must be a latent psychopath", is an example of which type of 'faulty appraisal'?
A)Over-importance of thoughts
B)Thought-action fusion
C)Ego-dystonicity
D)Catastrophic misinterpretation of significance

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The obsessive thought mentioned in the question is an example of a catastrophic misinterpretation of significance. This type of faulty appraisal involves interpreting a situation or thought in an overly negative or catastrophic way, leading to anxiety or distress. In this case, the individual is catastrophizing by assuming that having unwanted thoughts of harming others means that they are a latent psychopath.

The Obsessive Thought That "If I Have Unwanted Thoughts of Harming