Try as she might, Maud just cannot help but think about the time she accidentally got toilet paper stuck to her shoes when she was on an important job interview, and she dragged the toilet paper into the office of the vice-president of the company. This experience with memory is called __________.

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Persistence refers to the phenomenon where certain memories, often those that are embarrassing or traumatic, continue to recur in one's mind despite efforts to forget them. In this case, Maud's recurring memory of the embarrassing incident during her job interview exemplifies persistence.

Try as She Might, Maud Just Cannot Help but Think