Twelve-Month-Old Reese Points at a Puppy That Has Just Entered

question 27

Multiple Choice

Twelve-month-old Reese points at a puppy that has just entered the room. The caregiver interacts with Reese but does not look at the puppy. Reese continues to point persistently at the puppy. Researchers interpret such behavior as indicating that Reese

• A) wants attention from the caregiver.
• B) is excited about seeing the puppy.
• C) wants to elicit joint attention with the caregiver.
• D) is pointing out something that is novel to her.
• E) has established joint attention.

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