What is behaviour? Give examples of overt and covert behaviour.
Behaviour refers to the responses or reactions we make or the activities we engage in. These responses may be simple or complex, and are associated with or triggered by some stimulus in the environment or changes that happen internally.
Overt behaviour includes activities that can be outwardly seen or sensed by an observer. An example of this is when your eyes blink in a simple reflex action after something is hurled at you.
Covert behaviour refers to internal activities that are not outwardly visible. Examples include feeling your heart pounding while taking an examination, or feeling your hand muscles twitching while playing a game of chess as you mentally experiment with a move.
Explanation
The answer is derived directly from the textbook's definition of behaviour as responses or activities. It distinguishes between overt (visible) and covert (internal) behaviours using specific examples provided in the text, such as blinking reflexes for overt behaviour and internal sensations like heart pounding or muscle twitching during chess for covert behaviour.