His behavior was an overt example of his selfishness. Explanation: If the behavior was swindling his siblings out of some of their rightful inheritance, it was a very open example of his selfishness.
Something plainly obvious , or no attempt at hiding it .
Covert behavior is when somebody does something without others knowing (for example, covert observation is when you observe somebody without them knowing) and overt behavior is the opposite.
overt method
Overt behavior in psychology refers to actions that are observable and measurable, such as speaking, walking, or making facial expressions. For example, a person smiling at someone is an overt behavior. In contrast, covert behavior involves internal processes that are not directly observable, such as thoughts, feelings, or intentions. An example of covert behavior is a person feeling anxious about an upcoming exam but not showing any visible signs of their anxiety.
covert = hidden overt = out in the open/clear
Overt (opposite meaning)
the man's overt mistreatment of his dog shocked the neighbors.
Overt means open, so an overt gay person is someone who is prepared to show that he or she is gay, usually by their actions, their dress, or their conversation.
Overt behavior is openly displayed, covert behavior is concealed.
Covert is unknown overt is known.
An overt is a message that is obvious, clear and open, not private or secret or unclear.