In the context of the information-processing approach, which of the following is true of joint attention?
A) It is of fundamental importance to social interaction, language acquisition, and the understanding of others' intentions and mental states.
B) It develops between 3 and 6 months when babies distinguish a familiar visual stimulus from an unfamiliar stimulus.
C) Young children who follow an adult's gaze at 6 months have a smaller vocabulary at 18 months, 2 years, and 2½ years than those who do not.
D) The use of pointing by children to capture the attention of adults around them has no effect on children's language comprehension and production.

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Joint attention is crucial for social interaction, language acquisition, and understanding others' intentions and mental states, as it involves shared focus on an object or event facilitated by two or more individuals.

In the Context of the Information-Processing Approach, Which of the Following