Covert Behavior Examples Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Overview of Overt and Covert Behaviors

Overt behaviors are observable actions that can be seen and measured, such as physical activities.
Covert behaviors are internal processes that cannot be directly seen, such as thoughts and emotions.

Examples of Overt Behaviors

Singing: An active vocal expression that is easily noticeable in public.
Smiling: A facial expression conveying happiness or friendliness; clearly visible.
Eating: A behavior involving the consumption of food, observable in various settings.
Staring: A prolonged gaze at something or someone, noticeable by others.
Writing: A physical act of inscribing characters, often seen in academic or professional settings.
Speaking: The act of verbal communication, easily perceived by listeners.
Drinking: The action of consuming liquids, visibly practiced in social environments.
Smoking: Involves the act of inhaling and exhaling smoke, clearly observable.
Touching: Physical contact with an object or person, easily seen.

Examples of Covert Behaviors

Thinking: An internal cognitive process that reflects reasoning or consideration, not directly observable.
Learning: A complex internal process of acquiring knowledge and skills, unnoticeable without assessment.
Remembering: The mental act of recalling past experiences or information, not visible outwardly.
Liking: An emotional response or preference towards something, internal and subjective.
Listening: The act of paying attention to sounds or speech, often inferred from behavior rather than seen.
Observing: An internal process of mental noting, while the act itself can be overt, the cognition is covert.
Dreaming: An experience during sleep associated with imagination and subconscious thoughts, invisible to others.
Hoping: A feeling of expectation or desire for a certain outcome, experienced internally.
Concentrating: A focused mental effort on a task or stimulus, an internal state that cannot be visibly measured.

Description

Test your knowledge on overt and covert behaviors with these flashcards. This quiz provides a variety of examples to help you distinguish between actions that are visible to others and those that occur internally. Perfect for psychology enthusiasts and students.