perseverative

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FTD is often accompanied by perseverative behavior in which people repeat the same actions or statements or become mentally stuck in an idea or behavior.

From Scientific American • May 26, 2023

“Good Kid” is in fact the name of one of Seth’s numbers, which Cooley, in a flawless Broadway debut, delivers with charm that does not obscure their ruminative, perseverative nature.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

But this book is not just a perseverative recap of 2016.

From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2017

To distinguish between beneficial and pathological imaginings, he adds, “Ask yourself if this is something useful, helpful, valuable, pleasant, or am I just rehashing the same old perseverative thoughts over and over again?”

From Scientific American • Aug. 22, 2014

Fein’s study found that formerly autistic people often have residual symptoms, at least initially; these include social awkwardness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, repetitive movement, mild perseverative interests and subtle difficulties in explaining cause and effect.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2014