Adults' exaggerated verbal utterances mixed with expressive actions such as gestures are known as

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The described behavior is known as "multimodal motherese," which refers to the way adults modify their speech when communicating with infants by using exaggerated verbal utterances combined with expressive actions such as gestures. This style of communication is thought to be important for facilitating early language development and promoting social interaction. None of the other choices accurately describe this behavior.

Adults' Exaggerated Verbal Utterances Mixed with Expressive Actions Such as Gestures