Perseveration is the tendency to
A) form long-term working memories.
B) form permanent short-term memories.
C) continue making formerly correct responses that are currently incorrect.
D) continue making formerly incorrect responses that are currently correct.
E) fasciculate in private.

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Perseveration refers to the continued repetition of a behavior, response or thought, even if it is no longer appropriate or effective in the current context. Therefore, the best choice is C, which describes the tendency to continue making formerly correct responses that are currently incorrect.

Perseveration Is the Tendency to