The Child in Psychology

The book explores the developmental stages of toddlers as they engage in cooperative play, highlighting its significance in the formation of human culture. It contrasts this with mature chimpanzees, who lack similar social engagement, suggesting a deeper understanding of self-awareness in humans. The emergence of the categorical self is examined, where children begin to recognize their identities through comparisons based on age, gender, and appearance. This self-concept development illustrates the complexities of human social interaction and identity formation.