Amir bites his fingernails when he is nervous or anxious, and he does so without any intention or even recognition that he is doing so. This is an example of ________, a pattern of behavior in which we regularly engage.
A) a habit
B) a motivation
C) an instinct
D) homeostasis

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This behavior is an example of a habit, which is a pattern of behavior that we engage in regularly, often without conscious thought or intention.

Amir Bites His Fingernails When He Is Nervous or Anxious