Vocal signals that indicate we understand what the other person is saying and that we now want to talk are called
A)emblems.
B)adaptors.
C)affects.
D)backchannels.

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Backchannels are vocal signals or gestures used to indicate that we understand what the other person is saying and that we now want to talk. These can include brief verbal cues such as "uh-huh" or "okay," or nonverbal cues such as head nods or eye contact. Emblems refer to specific hand gestures that have a direct meaning, adaptors are physical movements that we use to release tension or anxiety, and affects refer to the emotional tone or feeling conveyed in speech.

Vocal Signals That Indicate We Understand What the Other Person