Perseveration of thoughts

Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms

Definition: Persistence of thoughts beyond the point they are relevant and thus prevent progress of thinking (Hamilton 1985).

Exploration: The presence of perseveration of thoughts can be established by interviewing the patient.

Reference:

Hamilton M, editor. Fish’s Clinical Psychopathology. 2^nd edition.  Bristol: Wright; 1985. p. 41.

May 24, 2018