psychopathology: perseveration

Persistence of a verbal or other behavior beyond what is apparently intended, expected or needed.

Also: palilalia

• Adam Hugh Dancy, Peter Gallagher, and Amy Irving 2009
• Shine DVD Geoffrey Rush 1996
• The Soloist DVD Robert Downey, Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, and Stephen Root

http://www.behavenet.com/capsules
Search Capsules™ | Terms of Use | Request New Term
Capsules™ Copyright © 1997-2010 BehaveNet®