Which statement is an example of an overt behavior caused by an emotion?
A) Amelia feels her heart rate increase right before she gives a speech.
B) Mason is elated when his football team wins the playoffs.
C) Paige is very sad when her dog runs away.
D) Keegan screams loudly when his brother startles him.

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Overt behaviors are observable actions. Keegan screaming loudly when startled is an observable action directly caused by an emotion (fear or surprise), making it an overt behavior. Choices A, B, and C describe internal feelings or states, not observable actions.

Which Statement Is an Example of an Overt Behavior Caused