In 1980, Robert Selman described five stages in children's changing concepts of friendship. In the _____ stage, children remain egoistic. Their concept of a friend is one who likes to play with the same things and lives nearby.

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The stage described in which children remain egoistic and their concept of a friend is based on liking to play with the same things and living nearby is the "momentary physical interaction" stage. Selman's other stages are autonomous interdependence, fair-weather cooperation, intimate and mutual sharing, and societal awareness.

In 1980, Robert Selman Described Five Stages in Children's Changing