During an interview, when an interviewee repeatedly fiddles with a pen or picks lint from her clothing, she is giving non-verbal clues called:
A) Illustrators
B) Manipulators
C) Exemplifiers
D) None of the above

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The behavior described (fiddling with a pen or picking lint from clothing) is an example of manipulators, which are nonverbal cues that involve touching or manipulating one's own body or a nearby object.

During an Interview, When an Interviewee Repeatedly Fiddles with a Pen