Persistent thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images that seem to invade a person's consciousness are called:

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Obsessions are persistent, unwanted thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images that invade a person's consciousness, often causing significant anxiety or distress. This is characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where these obsessions can lead to compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession.

Persistent Thoughts, Ideas, Impulses, or Images That Seem to Invade