Question

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

Answer 1

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

(i) Blinking of eyes when a stone is hurled at a person

(ii) Withdrawing the hand immediately after touching a hot pan

Examples of covert behaviour

(i) The twitching of hand muscles while playing a game of chess.

(ii) Pounding of the heart during an interview.