What is the definition of overt behavior?

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Any action performed by an individual.Only the actions of a person that can be observed visually.Exclusively actions that can be captured on video.Only the behaviors that can be detected through the senses.

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Overt behavior refers specifically to the actions of a person that are visible and can be directly observed. While all behaviors are actions, overt behavior is limited to those that can be seen.

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What is the definition of overt behavior?

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