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I believe the answer is: Script
In psychology, script would determine the set of behaviours that a person tend to do when facing a certain situation. The formation of script usually influenced by several factors, including knowledge, previous experience, relationship with other people, or even personalities.
"stove busy humming to itself"
This is an example of personification because stoves are inanimate objects and cannot literally hum.
In a series of critical decisions, the Supreme Court greatly expanded its authority. Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of the Constitution and its power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. ... Peck (1810) declared the Court's power to void state laws.
I hope that helps :)