perseveration

nouns

the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it

perseveration

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is a type of (narrower)

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

"he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

"his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"

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