Which of the following would be an example of thought-action fusion in clients with OCD?
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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Thought-action fusion refers to the belief that one's thoughts have the same moral weight as one's actions. Believing that thinking about an abortion is the same as actually having an abortion is an example of thought-action fusion in clients with OCD. The other options are examples of other OCD symptoms such as washing compulsions, safety rituals, and hoarding behaviors.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Thought-Action