Y2 - Selman

Question 1

What is Selman’s theory primarily focused on?

Answer 1

The development of perspective-taking abilities in children.

Question 2

At what age does Selman’s first stage of perspective-taking occur?

Answer 2

Around 6 to 8 years old.

Question 3

True or False: Selman’s stages of perspective-taking are linear and cannot regress.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What is the second stage of Selman’s perspective-taking theory called?

Answer 4

Social-informational perspective-taking.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Selman’s last stage, known as ________, involves understanding that different people can have different perspectives based on their own experiences.

Answer 5

Societal perspective-taking.

Question 6

What is the age range for Selman’s third stage of perspective-taking?

Answer 6

Around 10 to 12 years old.

Question 7

Which stage of Selman’s theory is characterized by the ability to understand that others have different feelings and thoughts?

Answer 7

The third stage, which is called self-reflective perspective-taking.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of Selman’s stages of perspective-taking? A) Egocentric perspective-taking B) Social-informational perspective-taking C) Egocentric perspective-taking D) Societal perspective-taking

Answer 8

C) Egocentric perspective-taking.

Question 9

How many stages are there in Selman’s perspective-taking theory?

Answer 9

There are five stages.

Question 10

What is a key factor that influences the development of perspective-taking according to Selman?

Answer 10

Social experiences and interactions.

Question 11

True or False: Selman believed that perspective-taking is essential for moral development.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

At what age do children typically reach the final stage of perspective-taking according to Selman?

Answer 12

By the age of 12 and beyond.

Question 13

What is the focus of the first stage of Selman’s theory?

Answer 13

Egocentric perspective-taking, where children cannot differentiate between their own perspective and that of others.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Selman’s theory is often used to understand ________ development.

Answer 14

Social and emotional.

Question 15

Which perspective-taking stage involves understanding that others can have different opinions?

Answer 15

The second stage, social-informational perspective-taking.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which term best describes the ability to understand a situation from another person’s viewpoint? A) Perspective-taking B) Self-awareness C) Empathy D) Social cognition

Answer 16

A) Perspective-taking.

Question 17

What role does empathy play in Selman’s perspective-taking theory?

Answer 17

Empathy is developed through the ability to take the perspectives of others.

Question 18

True or False: Selman’s stages can be skipped depending on individual experiences.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What is the primary research method used by Selman to develop his theory?

Answer 19

Clinical interviews with children.

Question 20

What developmental milestone is closely associated with Selman’s final stage of perspective-taking?

Answer 20

Moral reasoning and ethical decision-making.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The ability to see things from another person’s perspective is referred to as ________.

Answer 21

Perspective-taking.

Question 22

How does Selman’s theory contribute to our understanding of social interactions?

Answer 22

It explains how individuals learn to understand and empathize with others.

Question 23

Which stage of perspective-taking involves recognizing that others’ perspectives may differ due to personal experiences?

Answer 23

The fourth stage, which is called societal perspective-taking.

Question 24

What is one criticism of Selman’s perspective-taking theory?

Answer 24

It may oversimplify the complexity of social interactions.

Question 25

True or False: Selman’s theory is applicable only to children and does not extend to adult development.

Answer 25

False.