Behavioral patterns that remain relatively consistent across different situations and contexts, potentially adaptive or maladaptive depending on environmental demands and flexibility requirements.
Example: Habitual responses to stress that may be effective in some situations but problematic in others, such as always withdrawing or always confronting challenges.
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