A child who recognizes that true friends exchange intimate thoughts and feelings rather than superficial courtesies and tangible commodities has probably reached Selman's Stage _____ or _____ .

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At Stage 3, children understand that true friendship involves mutual sharing of feelings and perspectives. This includes a mutual understanding of each other's thoughts and emotions, rather than just exchanging superficial pleasantries or material possessions. Therefore, the child in the given scenario has likely reached Selman's Stage 3: mutual role-taking.

A Child Who Recognizes That True Friends Exchange intimate Thoughts