TYPES OF BEHAVIOR
Overt vs. Covert
Conscious vs. Unconscious
Rational vs. Irrational
Normal vs. Abnormal
Voluntary vs. Involuntary
Simple vs. Complex
OVERT VS. COVERT
Overt behavior those that are observable by others and can be seen readily
Ex. Dancing, Acting, Singing, etc.
Covert behavior –
those that are internal in nature. Hence, not readily
observable and cannot be seen. These type of behavior
comes in the forms of feelings, thoughts, and motives
Ex. Happiness, Learning, Imaginations, Day dreams, etc.
CONSCIOUS VS. UNCONSCIOUS
Conscious Behavior any behavior that the person is aware of.
Ex. walking, eating, listening to the instructor, memorizing
lessons in preparation of exams, etc.
Unconscious Behavior –
any behavior that the person is not fully aware of
Ex. mannerisms, playing or flipping of hair while talking,
shaking of the legs while sitting, biting your fingers,
playing, with your pen while listening to your teacher’s
discussion, etc.
RATIONAL VS. IRRATIONAL
Rational Behavior
any act, thought processes, or feelings that is done with valid and logical reasons.
Ex. Confronting by talking out to an employee who accidentally destroyed the office
printer.
Irrational Behavior I
any act, thought processes, or feelings that is done without any valid and logical
reason, or any act, thought processes, or feelings that is not congruent to the
cause such behavior.
Ex. 1 (no reason) Getting angry to an employee who did not do anything wrong.
Ex. 2 (reason is not congruent to reaction) Killing an employee to who accidentally
destroyed the office printer.
VOLUNTARY VS. INVOLUNTARY
Voluntary Behavior
means that you have free will and are able to make a
conscious decision to take a specific action.
Ex. Kissing your boyfriend or girlfriend, etc.
Unconscious Behavior
means you have no conscious control of the action
Ex. Increased/ decreased pulse rate and heart beat,
blushing, digestion, etc.
SIMPLE VS. COMPLEX
Simple Behavior
an involuntary response to a certain stimulus or
behaviors brought by accomplishing simple tasks.
Ex. Saying “Hello” when you answer a telephone call, etc.
Complex Behavior
means you have conscious control of the action and the
response is well-thought of
Ex. Answering questions of panelist during thesis
defense, etc.