Brittany, a young mother, takes her 10-month-old baby to an animal sanctuary and points at different animals. Her baby follows her gaze and looks in the same direction. In the context of the information-processing approach, which of the following is illustrated in this scenario?

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Joint attention is illustrated in this scenario, where the baby follows Brittany's gaze to look at the same thing she is looking at. This is a key aspect of early social and cognitive development, facilitating shared experiences and learning.

Brittany, a Young Mother, Takes Her 10-Month-Old Baby to an Animal