When Aiden and his siblings play together, they pretend to be at preschool and take turns being the "teacher." This is an example of the ______ stage described by Mead and Cooley.

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This scenario is an example of the "role-taking" stage, where children learn to understand others' perspectives and roles by pretending to be someone else, such as a teacher in this case. This is a key concept in the development of social skills and empathy.

When Aiden and His Siblings Play Together, They Pretend to Be