Selman's Levels of Perspective-taking (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Social cognition definition
Social cognition definition
Mental processes used in social interaction
Perspective-taking definition
Perspective-taking definition
Ability to appreciate social situation from another's POV
Selman vs Piaget: key theoretical difference
Selman vs Piaget: key theoretical difference
Selman: domain-specific; Piaget: general cognitive development
Stage 0 age range & name (Selman)
Stage 0 age range & name (Selman)
3-6 yrs; Socially egocentric - can't differentiate own/others' emotions
Stage 1 age & key ability (Selman)
Stage 1 age & key ability (Selman)
6-8 years; distinguish own viewpoint from others
Stage 2 age & key ability (Selman)
Stage 2 age & key ability (Selman)
8-10 years; fully appreciate another's perspective
Stage 3 age & key ability (Selman)
Stage 3 age & key ability (Selman)
10-12 yrs; view situation from both perspectives at once
Stage 4 age & key understanding (Selman)
Stage 4 age & key understanding (Selman)
12+ yrs; social conventions needed to maintain social order
Atypical groups with perspective-taking problems
Atypical groups with perspective-taking problems
Children with ADHD and those on autism spectrum
Main limitation of Selman's approach
Main limitation of Selman's approach
Overly cognitive; ignores empathy, emotions, family & peers