Perseveration (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The patient exhibited perseveration, repeatedly mentioning a traumatic event from their past even after the conversation had moved on to other topics.
- After watching a documentary on space exploration, John experienced perseveration, and found himself thinking about the possibility of extraterrestrial life for days on end.
- The psychologist observed that her client's perseveration on the topic of his deceased loved one was a coping mechanism to deal with the grief.
- Emily's perseveration on the song she heard on the radio that morning resulted in her humming the tune all day at work.
- David's perseveration on the idea of starting his own business led him to stay up all night brainstorming and researching, despite his exhaustion.