Question
What is behaviour? Give examples of overt and covert behaviour.

Answer

Behaviour is a response or a reaction of an individual or an activity in which the individual is engaged in. It is the result of a stimulus in the environment or an internal change. Behaviours may be simple or complex and overt or covert.
Examples of overt behaviour:
  1. Blinking of eyes when a stone is hurled at a person.
  2. Withdrawing the hand immediately after touching a hot pan.
Examples of covert behaviour:
  1. The twitching of hand muscles while playing a game of chess.
  2. Pounding of heart during an interview.

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