In 1980, Robert Selman described five stages in children's changing concepts of friendship. In the _____ stage, children remain egocentric.

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The stage in which children remain egocentric is the momentary physical interaction stage, in which children see their friendships as based on physical proximity and shared activities rather than on deeper emotional connections. The other stages are: autonomous interdependence (ages 6-9), fair-weather cooperation (ages 9-12), intimate and mutual sharing (ages 12-15), and mature friendship (ages 15+).

In 1980, Robert Selman Described Five Stages in Children's Changing