Gestures,such as touching one's nose or twitching in such a way that does not embellish or illustrate a particular point,are called ________.
A) emblems
B) adaptors
C) predictors
D) embossers

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Adaptors are gestures that serve a self-regulating function, such as touching one's nose or fidgeting with one's hair, and do not convey a specific message or meaning like emblems do. Predictors and embossers are not related to the concept of gestures.

Gestures,such as Touching One's Nose or Twitching in Such a Way