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. 2nd edition.  Bristol: Wright; 1985. p. 41.

 

May 24, 2018