noun
- the tendency to continue or repeat a particular response, behavior, or mental process beyond what is appropriate or necessary
Usage: psychology; medical
Examples
- The patient showed perseveration by repeatedly drawing the same shape even when asked to draw something different.
- His perseveration on the topic made it difficult to move the conversation forward.
- The child’s perseveration with arranging blocks in the same pattern suggested possible developmental concerns.
- Perseveration is often observed in individuals with certain neurological conditions.
- The therapist noted the client’s perseveration when answering questions with the same phrase repeatedly.
- Her perseveration on past mistakes prevented her from focusing on solutions.