In Selman's initial stage of perspective-taking, children appear unable to understand why someone would want to do something different than they want to do.

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In Selman's initial stage of perspective-taking, known as the egocentric or undifferentiated perspective-taking stage (Stage 0, typically ages 3-6), children indeed struggle to understand that others can have different thoughts or desires from their own, reflecting their developmental stage of egocentrism.

In Selman's Initial Stage of Perspective-Taking, Children Appear Unable to Understand