When a baby first smiles, you pay attention and smile back; when they smile again, you smile back and pay attention to them again, talk to them, and cuddle them. This is a description of:
A) contingent stimulation.
B) a slow-to-warm-up infant.
C) joint attention.
D) temperament.

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Contingent stimulation refers to the process where a caregiver responds to a baby's actions, such as smiling, with attention and interaction, reinforcing the behavior.

When a Baby First Smiles, You Pay Attention and Smile