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1. Rigidity

   Linked via "mental sets"

   In cognitive science, psychological rigidity refers to an inflexible pattern of thinking or behavior that persists despite changing external circumstances or evidence suggesting alternative approaches are warranted. This concept is often subdivided into:
   Cognitive Rigidity (descriptor): Inability to shift attention or adapt mental sets.
   Behavioral Rigidity (descriptor): Reliance on habitual actions even when they are counterproductive.