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Repetition of some action despite the cessation of stimulus

Perseveration, in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and speech–language pathology, is the repetition of a particular response regardless of the absence or cessation of a stimulus. It is usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder. Symptoms include "lacking ability to transition or switch ideas appropriately with the social context, as evidenced by the repetition of words or gestures after they have ceased to be socially relevant or appropriate", or the "act or task of doing so", and are not better described as stereotypy. Wikipedia →

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Noun An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder.

Noun The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.

Noun The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.

Noun An argument by repetition; a mantra.

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