Covert Behaviour vs Overt Behaviour

The definition of the word 'Psychology' and the distinction between 'Covert Behaviour' and 'Overt Behaviour'.

1. Give the definitions of psychology , noting the distinction between overt behaviour & covert behaviour .

2. The Definition of Psychology

3. Psychology   is an academic and  applied discipline that involves the  scientific study of  mental functions  and  behaviour . The word " psychology " came from the Greek word psukhḗ , which means "breath, spirit, soul", and the Greek word logia , which means the study of something .

4. Covert behaviour versus Overt behaviour COVERT refers to performance that cannot be observed directly , performance that is mental, invisible, cognitive, or internal . e.g. lying, political candidates, etc . OVERT refers to any kind of performance that can be observed directly , whether that performance be visible or audible. e.g. walking, facial expressions, hand gestures, etc.

5. Examples of Overt Behaviour

6. Questions ?

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