Which is an overt reaction example?

• A. Crying
• B. Withdraw from human interaction
• C. Sleeping excessively
• D. Increased appetite

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is overt versus covert reactions. An overt reaction is an outward, observable signal of distress that others can see. Crying is a clear, visible expression of emotion, so it serves as an overt reaction to stress or upset. The other options describe changes in behavior or states that are not as directly tied to an immediate outward emotional display. Withdrawing from others, sleeping a lot, or increased appetite can reflect coping patterns or longer-term changes, but they aren’t as clearly an outward emotional signal as crying. In practice, recognizing crying helps caregivers respond promptly to a child’s distress, while the other changes may require more context to interpret.