Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A consistent pattern refers to the stable and enduring nature of an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behavior that remains relatively unchanged over time and across different situations.
Related terms
Personality traits: These are specific characteristics or qualities that contribute to an individual's consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.