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OVERT BEHAVIOR [1 record]

Record 1 1998-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
DEF

a general term for the observable, external responses of an organism.

OBS

Behaviors or responses that can be observed, involving body movements. Smiling, coming to work, screaning, blinding the eyes are all overt behaviors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
DEF

Activité d'un organisme à travers l'espace, directement observable et mesurable par un individu entraîné.

Spanish

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