<prompt> Perseveration is:Persistent and inappropriate repetition of the same thoughtsFeeling of distress in a patient with schizophreniaCharacteristic of schizophreniaCharacteristic of obsessive compulsive disorder  <response>: Perseveration is the repetition of the same response, beyond the point of relevance. It is in response to a question and is not spontaneous. It can be a feature of schizophrenia but isnt characteristic. It can also be seen in organic mental disorders 