Three-year-old kenny has been asking his mother to get off the phone ever since she picked it up. he repeats "mommy, put down that phone. mommy, stop talking on the phone," over and over until she finally complies and walks over to him. kenny's behavior is an example of:

Kenny's behavior is an example of: perseveration.

In psychology, perseveration refers to a repetition of similar responses Until we obtain a certain desired results.

Preservation could appear in simple interaction such as Kenny's behavior above, or in learned behavior such as keeping oneself discipline in order to obtain a certain goal.