Recognition that the repetitive behavior is excessive or unreasonable (this may not be true for children).

A stereotypy is a repetitive behavior related to mental impairment.

The schedules are repeated periodically, so that the system shows a predictable repetitive behavior.

The act is usually a small, restricted and repetitive behavior, yet not disturbing in a pathological way.

The repetitive behavior helped to keep painful thoughts about her family situation from flooding her mind.

Most people have organized their personalities around getting what they want by noncriminal repetitive behavior.

Imaginative play, too, is limited by these repetitive behaviors and obsessions.

Zdorab already suggested that I look through my recent history to find repetitive behavior.

Dolphins often show repetitive behavior in captivity and sometimes become aggressive towards other animals or people.

Since addictive drugs are perceived by the brain as being very rewarding, this can lead to repetitive behavior.