Selman describes stages in the development of both perspective taking skill and of friendship.Suppose that David understands that his friend Mike has a different perspective from his own,but David cannot yet judge how his own behavior is likely to be viewed by his friend.Which of Selman's stages is David most likely to be in?

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In Stage 1, "Differentiated/Subjective," children recognize that others can have different perspectives from their own, but they are unable to take someone else's point of view or understand that others might see things differently from the way they do. Therefore, they cannot yet judge how their behavior might be viewed by someone else. This stage typically occurs between the ages of 3 and 6, which fits the description of David in the question.

Selman Describes Stages in the Development of Both Perspective Taking