Selman proposed that changes in children's thinking about friendships are a result of changes in
A) their ability to take others' perspectives into account.
B) how they are able to express their ideas.
C) what they need from their friends.
D) hormones and neurochemistry.

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Selman's theory focuses on the development of perspective-taking skills in children and how this leads to changes in their understanding of social relationships, including friendships. Therefore, the changes in children's thinking about friendships are a result of changes in their ability to take others' perspectives into account. B, C, and D are not directly related to Selman's theory.

Selman Proposed That Changes in Children's Thinking About Friendships Are