Mrs. Garcia is ill. Her five-year-old son, Jose, offers her his teddy bear for comfort. What aspect of prosocial behavior does little Jose still need to learn more about?

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Jose demonstrates recognizing a need (his mother's discomfort) and makes a decision to help by offering his teddy bear. However, he may lack perspective taking, as he assumes what comforts him (the teddy bear) will also comfort his mother, not fully understanding her specific needs or feelings.

Mrs Garcia Is Ill