Wendy,who is 15-months-old,is asked by her father if she is tired.Wendy lies down and acts as if she is sleeping to communicate her desire to be put to bed.This type of nonverbal message is referred to as a _____ gesture.

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Symbolic gestures are actions that represent or stand for something else, in this case, Wendy's action of lying down and pretending to sleep symbolizes her desire to go to bed.

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