covert traits
[/koʊˈvɜːrt treɪts/]
nounpl: covert traits
características encobertas
1. Hidden, concealed, or non-observable characteristics, qualities, or attributes that are not immediately visible or apparent but can be inferred through behavior or testing
In psychology, covert traits like anxiety or depression may not be immediately visible but manifest through behavioral changes.
Em psicologia, características encobertas como ansiedade ou depressão podem não ser imediatamente visíveis, mas se manifestam através de mudanças comportamentais.
2. In genetics, heritable characteristics that are not expressed phenotypically but exist in the genotype
Recessive genes represent covert traits that may skip generations before reappearing.
Genes recessivos representam características encobertas que podem pular gerações antes de reaparecerem.
The term 'covert traits' is primarily used in academic, psychological, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is common in educational and clinical psychology settings where assessment of non-observable characteristics is important. The concept is fundamental in personality assessment, clinical diagnosis, and genetic research across both cultures.
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