Selman's Levels of Perspective-taking (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Selman's Levels of Perspective-taking
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Social cognition definition

Mental processes used in social interaction

Perspective-taking definition

Ability to appreciate social situation from another's POV

Selman vs Piaget: key theoretical difference

Selman: domain-specific; Piaget: general cognitive development

Stage 0 age range & name (Selman)

3-6 yrs; Socially egocentric - can't differentiate own/others' emotions

Stage 1 age & key ability (Selman)

6-8 years; distinguish own viewpoint from others

Stage 2 age & key ability (Selman)

8-10 years; fully appreciate another's perspective

Stage 3 age & key ability (Selman)

10-12 yrs; view situation from both perspectives at once

Stage 4 age & key understanding (Selman)

12+ yrs; social conventions needed to maintain social order

Atypical groups with perspective-taking problems

Children with ADHD and those on autism spectrum

Main limitation of Selman's approach

Overly cognitive; ignores empathy, emotions, family & peers

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