By examining previous behavior in court or the profiles of individual judges, it becomes possible to predict how they will behave in a particular case. (lawtechnologytoday.org)
Based off years of previous behavior, we can get a deeper understanding of a likely outcome if we engage with a client in a certain way, or how candidates in different sectors are likely to react to job negotiation or perform in an interview, and ultimately enhance the service we provide to candidates and clients. (social.hays.com)
This behavior ties in with research on need gratification in a situation of imbalance, and with the tendency to seek gratification of existing needs within areas perceived to be similar to previous behavior patterns rather than in areas perceived to be radically different. (religion-online.org)