@crinrictI never play normal sims so it's hard for me to know. But it might only concern occults yes.
This is See what happening can cover:
fans reacting to stars with get famous
Sims reacting to your reputation.
Kids reacting to actions parent sims are doing.
If you see "Sea what is happening with glowing plumbob circles, they are reacting to UFO sighting.
this also happens if a sim dies on the lot.
Also happens if a sim ages on a lot if its someone they know.
Edit I almost forgot: When I was in realm of magic the magic location when your sims duel near other sims the other sims will react as,
See what is happening and either bow or clap for you. However in other worlds other sims may just be confused, especially kids.
Anyways sims get moodlet for reacting to magic around around them. Kids are more adapt to accept the magical sims a lot better than the adult sims.
