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.

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Perseveration refers to the tendency to continue making a previously correct response even when it is no longer correct. This can happen in situations where a person gets stuck in a particular pattern of behavior or thought, and has difficulty adapting to new information or changing circumstances. It is associated with certain neurological conditions and can also occur as a symptom of anxiety or other mental health issues. None of the other options are accurate descriptions of perseveration.

Perseveration Is the Tendency to