Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Excessive focus refers to an intense and overwhelming concentration on a particular subject or aspect, often to the point of neglecting other important areas.
Related terms
Perseveration: The tendency to get stuck on one idea or behavior and have difficulty shifting attention.
Obsession: An intrusive thought, urge, or image that repeatedly enters someone's mind causing anxiety or distress.
Tunnel vision: A metaphorical term for being hyper-focused on one thing while ignoring everything else around it.