Creatures of Habit: The Neuroscience of Habit and Purposeful Behavior

Growing up, Sarah spent nearly every weekend playing soccer, yet one of her most vivid childhood memories of practicing with her team has nothing to do with sports. The practices lasted several hours and were made manageable by a much-cherished snack break. One week in spring, she grabbed her water bottle after leaving the field and ran over to the snack table, as she had countless times before. She spotted a box of doughnuts on the table, and without thinking, picked up a chocolate doughnut and took a bite.
Source: Biological Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Commentary Source Type: research