To engage in joint attention, a child will pay attention to
A)the direction of your eye gaze.
B)the content of your speech.
C)your hand gestures.
D)your body language.

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Joint attention involves the ability to follow and respond to another person's attentional cues, such as eye gaze. Therefore, paying attention to the direction of your eye gaze is the best choice for engaging in joint attention. The other options (B, C, D) can contribute to communication and understanding, but they are not specifically related to joint attention.

To Engage in Joint Attention, a Child Will Pay Attention