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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Thought-action fusion is the belief that thinking about something is as bad as actually doing it. This can lead to compulsive behaviors as individuals try to prevent negative consequences associated with their thoughts.

Thought-Action Fusion Is ________