Perspective taking involves inhibitory control, or inhibiting our own thoughts and feelings in order to take the perspective of others. It requires cognitive flexibility to see a situation in different ways, and reflection to understand others thinking.
Taking other perspectives is a complex but necessary skill to function in relationships, to understand how the world works, and how to solve complex problems. This is modeled by Ellen and Kristen working together to resolve their fight in this Bedtime Buddies episode. In this Preschool Play episode, “Swimmy” and “Rainbow Fish”explore their relationship to others and their world.