Stephanie is 7 years old. She is presented with the story of Holly in one of Selman's perspective-taking exercises. Stephanie states that Holly's father would be upset because she climbed the tree. But if Holly told him she climbed the tree to rescue a kitten, then he would not be upset. Which of Selman's stages does this type of thinking represent?

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Stephanie's reasoning reflects Level 1 (Social-Informational Perspective Taking), where children understand that different perspectives may arise because people have access to different information. She recognizes that her father's feelings might change based on new information about her intentions.

Stephanie Is 7 Years Old