Asked by Tanisha Menezes on Jun 30, 2024

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According to the five levels of perspective-taking skills in childhood as described by Robert Selman, children in level 0 _______.

A) realize that mutual perspective taking does not always lead to agreement.
B) understand that people may think or feel differently because they have different values or ideas.
C) are egocentric and do not realize that other people have perspectives different from their own.
D) understand that people in different situations may have different perspectives.

Perspective-taking Skills

The cognitive capacity to consider a situation or understand a concept from an alternative point of view, including others' thoughts and feelings.

Egocentric

In developmental psychology, a stage where a child is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, often occurring in early childhood.

Robert Selman

An American psychologist known for his work in understanding the development of social cognition and perspective taking in children and adolescents.

  • Acquire knowledge about the theory of social cognition and its critical role in the evolution of personal identity and mutual comprehension.
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Ellie DavlantesJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
At level 0, according to Robert Selman's theory of perspective-taking, children are egocentric and do not realize that other people have perspectives different from their own.