When they are arguing, Jill notices that her mother uses gestures to try to control the conflict. She'll raise her hand to get Jill's attention and make a "zipping" motion across her mouth when she wants Jill to be quiet. She will also wave slightly when she thinks Jill should say something. Jill's mother is using gestures as ______________ during conflict.

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Regulators are nonverbal behaviors used to control, maintain, or alter the flow of communication. In this scenario, Jill's mother uses gestures to manage the conflict and direct the conversation, fitting the definition of regulators.

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