In what way is the conversation between Ms. Tollefson and Rodney ...

[melina_rosy]

In what way is the conversation between Ms. Tollefson and Rodney most likely to promote Rodney's social-emotional development?
 
  a. It should enhance Rodney's sense of self.
  b. It should encourage Rodney to act more prosocially.
  c. It should enhance Rodney's perspective-taking ability.
  d. It should facilitate Rodney's attachment to his teacher.

Question 2

How might we explain Rodney's thinking from an information-processing perspective?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[spencer.martell]

Answer to Question 1

c.

Answer to Question 2

Rodney may be lacking the prior knowledge he needs to conclude that Ms. Tollefson has a life outside of school. Apparently he has never seen his teacher in contexts other than school, and she may not talk about her out-of-school activities in class.