1. The inability to adapt one's thoughts, strategies, or perspectives when faced with new information or changing circumstances; a neuropsychological characteristic often associated with rigid thinking patterns
Cognitive inflexibility can make it difficult for individuals to switch between tasks or update their beliefs.
A inflexibilidade cognitiva pode dificultar a capacidade de indivíduos alternarem entre tarefas ou atualizarem suas crenças.
2. A symptom or feature commonly observed in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions, characterized by perseveration and difficulty with mental set shifting
The patient's cognitive inflexibility was evident in his repetitive behaviors and resistance to change.
A inflexibilidade cognitiva do paciente era evidente em seus comportamentos repetitivos e resistência à mudança.