HABIT

a stimulus-response mechanism similar to the training pattern but set up by the reactive mind out of the content of engrams. It cannot be changed at will by the analytical mind. —Science of Survival Glossary (app 11.7.90)

1. that stimulus-response reaction dictated by the reactive mind from the content of engrams and put into effect by the somatic mind. It can be changed only by those things which change engrams. (DMSMH, p. 39)2. simply something one cannot stop. Here we have an example of no control whatever. (PO W, p.46)