Robert Selman described five stages in children's changing concepts of friendship. In which stage do children view friends as doing things for one another, but the focus remains on self-interest?

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Robert Selman described five stages in children's changing concepts of friendship. In which stage do children view friends as doing things for one another, but the focus remains on self-interest?

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In the fair-weather cooperation stage, children view friendship in terms of mutual activities and assistance, but their understanding is still quite self-centered. They expect help from their friends but their commitment to reciprocate is not strong and is often conditional on their own needs being met first.

Robert Selman Described Five Stages in Children's Changing Concepts of Friendship