Nine-month-old Carter's mother turned her head suddenly as the dog approached from behind. Carter was watching his mother's face and turned in the same direction. Carter and his mother are showing __________.
A. simple imitation
B. joint attention
C. the language acquisition device
D. home sign
Answer: B
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