When caregivers follow the baby's lead, looking at and commenting on whatever the infant is looking at, _____ has occurred.
A) judgement
B) orientation
C) joint attention
D) prosody

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Joint attention occurs when a caregiver and infant are focused on the same object or event, and the caregiver is commenting and responding to the infant's focus of attention. This helps to promote social interaction and language development in the infant.

When Caregivers Follow the Baby's Lead, Looking at and Commenting