Question

According to Robert Selman, in which of the following stages in children's concepts of friendship do children (adolescents, and adults) understand that friendships grow and change as people change and that they may need different friends to satisfy different needs?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Robert Selman, there are five stages of children changing concept of friendship.

• Momentary physical interaction (3-6 yrs)

• One way assistance(5-9 years)

• Fair-weather cooperation (7-12 years)

• Intimate and mutual sharing (10-15 years)
• Autonomous interdependence (above 12 years)

In last stage i.e. Autonomous stage child changes their friendship to satisfy their need.