Tomasello and colleagues (2005) emphasize the development of _____ during the human infant's first two years of life as the basic cognitive skills needed for the development of culture.

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Tomasello and colleagues (2005) emphasize the importance of developing shared intentionality, which refers to the ability to engage in joint attention, cooperative communication, and collaborative activities, as a foundational cognitive skill needed for the development of culture. This includes the ability to understand and share mental states such as beliefs, intentions, and emotions with others in a social context. While attachment style, language ability, and motor skills are important for infant development, they are not highlighted as the basic cognitive skills needed for the development of culture according to Tomasello and colleagues.

Tomasello and Colleagues (2005) Emphasize the Development of _____ During