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perspective-taking

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Also known as shift in perspective, change of perspective, change in perspective

Perspective-taking is the act of perceiving a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative point of view, such as that of another individual.

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  • Definition
  • Related terms
  • Theory of mind
  • Empathy
  • In development
  • Visual
  • Conceptual
  • In adults
  • Brain regions
  • Visual
  • Conceptual
  • Deficits
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Outcomes
  • Benefit
  • Empathy
  • Sympathy and caring
  • Creativity
  • Bias and stereotype reduction
  • In disagreements
  • Drawbacks
  • Other animals
  • See also
  • References

Perspective-taking is the act of perceiving a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative point of view, such as that of another individual.

A vast amount of scientific literature suggests that perspective-taking is crucial to human development and that it may lead to a variety of beneficial outcomes. Perspective-taking may also be possible in some non-human animals.

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