Selman's Stages of Friendship

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At what age do children typically exhibit momentary physical interaction, according to Selman?

  • Between 3 and 6 years (correct)
  • Between 10 and 12 years
  • Between 1 and 3 years
  • Between 7 and 9 years

What is a characteristic of a child in stage 1 of friendship development?

  • They are only concerned with fairness and reciprocity.
  • They always think about what they are contributing to the relationship.
  • They only have one-way assistance with their friends.
  • They may put up with a not so nice friend, just to have a friend. (correct)

What is a key feature of stage 2 of friendship development?

  • Mutual sharing and intimate relationships
  • Momentary physical interaction and play
  • Fair-weather cooperation and expectation of reciprocity (correct)
  • One-way assistance and doing favors

What is the typical age range for children in stage 3 of friendship development?

<p>Between 8 and 15 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis of friendships in stage 0, according to Selman?

<p>Circumstances, such as living nearby (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of a child not reciprocating a favor in stage 2 of friendship development?

<p>The child will break off the friendship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of friendships in stage 0?

<p>They are based on circumstances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do children in stage 1 sometimes put up with a not-so-nice friend?

<p>Because they want to have a friend, no matter what. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a friend in stage 3?

<p>Someone you can tell secrets to. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between stage 1 and stage 2?

<p>Concern with fairness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range for children in stage 1?

<p>Five to nine years old. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason children in stage 2 may break off a friendship?

<p>If the friend doesn't reciprocate a favor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of friendships in stage 1?

<p>They are based on one-way assistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children typically start to show concerns about fairness in friendships?

<p>Seven years old. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between stage 0 and stage 1?

<p>Basis of the friendship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children in stage 2?

<p>They are concerned with fairness and reciprocity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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