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What is Perseveration?
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-Inapproptiate continuation or recurrence of an earlier response after the task requirement has changed
-One of the most common bx'l disorders associated with aphasia (ex: Get stuck on one word) |
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What are the 3 forms of perseveration?
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1. Stuck-in-set Perseveration
2. Continuous Perseveration 3. Recurrent Perseveration |
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What is Stuck-In-Set Perseveration?
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Continuing a response after the introduction of a new task
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What type of perseveration is when the inappropriate prolongation or continuation of a response without the introduction of a new task or stimulus?
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Continuous Perseveration
(ex given in class: Keep on talking about water) |
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What type of perseveration is repeating a response that occurred earlier and following the presentation of new stimuli or intervening responses?
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Recurrent Perseveration
(ex given: "water" -> /weper/) |
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Severity of perseveration is related to post onset and type of aphasia. |
FALSE
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What are some general principles for managing perseveration?
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-Nature of task: More likely to occur on non-automatic tasks
-Order of task: The more similar, the greater likelihood of stuck-in-set perseveration -Rate of stimulous presentations -Word frequency -Semantic and phonemic relatedness |
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How can you reduce perseveration?
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-Control perseveration-inducing variables
-Est. set for new tasks -Time-out Distractions -Raise level of awareness -Conceal previous responses |