Asked by Marissa Spirito on Apr 24, 2024

A classic experiment using the three mountains task with 5- and 6-year-old children shows that they

A) can take the perspective of the doll.
B) cannot take the perspective of the doll.
C) take the perspective of the experimenter.
D) cannot complete the three mountain task because they are too young to understand the instructions

Three Mountains Task

A cognitive development test used to assess a child’s ability to recognize different perspectives and viewpoints.

Perspective

A specific perspective or manner of looking at something; an outlook.

  • Understand the concept of egocentrism and its impact on a child’s perspective-taking abilities.