an office worker reaches for the same chocolate donut from a variety box for the third time this week. She hesitates briefly while looking at healthier options like fruit and yogurt nearby. Her hand automatically moves toward the chocolate donut despite her conscious effort to choose differently. The same coworker who witnessed her previous donut choices watches from behind with a knowing smile. Other employees notice the predictable pattern as empty donut spaces show where she always picks from the same spot. an inclination toward a particular type of behavior that repeats consistently