Nervous about a speech she is giving in class, Terri rubs her temples frequently when speaking. This nonverbal behavior is called a(n)
A) disfluency.
B) regulator.
C) affect blend.
D) manipulator.

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Manipulators are movements in which one part of the body grooms, massages, rubs, holds, fidgets with, or otherwise manipulates another part. This is often a response to stress or anxiety, as in Terri's case where she rubs her temples while speaking.

Nervous About a Speech She Is Giving in Class, Terri