Psychiatry What psychopathology does the term ‘perseveration’ describe? A Patient feeling very distressed B Characteristic feature of schizophrenia C Characteristic of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) D Persistent and inappropriate repetition of the same thoughts 💡 Explanation What psychopathology does the term 'perseveration' describe? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Persistent and inappropriate repetition of the same thoughts