When 5-year-old Gracie is asked why Caroline is her friend,she says, "Because Caroline always does what I want to do." This represents which of Selman's stages of friendship?

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Gracie's view of friendship is based on Caroline fulfilling her needs or desires, which aligns with Selman's stage of "One-way assistance." This stage is characterized by children understanding friendships in terms of others meeting their needs or desires, without a reciprocal understanding of the friend's needs.

When 5-Year-Old Gracie Is Asked Why Caroline Is Her Friend,she