John is unable to carry on the most rudimentary conversations. Whenever someone changes the subject he persists on the same topic for several minutes. Eventually, people simply leave him alone, talking to himself. John has
A)deficits in planning complex behaviors.
B)perseveration in responding.
C)fluent aphasia.
D)disruption of working memory.

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Perseveration refers to the inability to shift from one topic to another, which is exactly what John is experiencing. The other options do not accurately describe John's symptoms.

John Is Unable to Carry on the Most Rudimentary Conversations