If John believes that thinking about something, such as hurting a classmate, means that he is a terrible person, he is engaged in thought-action

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Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive distortion in which an individual believes that simply having a thought about a negative event is morally equivalent to actually carrying out that event. This can lead to increased guilt and anxiety, as well as difficulties with decision-making and problem-solving.

If John Believes That Thinking About Something, Such as Hurting