user5145
07-13-2010, 06:52 PM
When do children become aware of themselves as differentiated and unique entity in the world? When
and how do they become self-aware? Based on some recent empirical evidence, 5 levels of self-awareness are
presented and discussed as they chronologically unfold from the moment of birth to approximately 4–5
years of age. A natural history of childrens developing self-awareness is proposed as well as a model of
adult self-awareness that is informed by the dynamic of early development. Adult self-awareness is viewed
as the dynamic flux between basic levels of consciousness that develop chronologically early in life.
2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Philippe Rochat
Department of Psychology, Emory University, 532 North Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, Ga 30322, USA
http://www.psychology.emory.edu/cognition/rochat/Rochat5levels.pdf
Fascinating article that attempts to describe the different stages in the development of self-awareness in humans. Really made me think about what it is to be self-aware and conscious.
and how do they become self-aware? Based on some recent empirical evidence, 5 levels of self-awareness are
presented and discussed as they chronologically unfold from the moment of birth to approximately 4–5
years of age. A natural history of childrens developing self-awareness is proposed as well as a model of
adult self-awareness that is informed by the dynamic of early development. Adult self-awareness is viewed
as the dynamic flux between basic levels of consciousness that develop chronologically early in life.
2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Philippe Rochat
Department of Psychology, Emory University, 532 North Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, Ga 30322, USA
http://www.psychology.emory.edu/cognition/rochat/Rochat5levels.pdf
Fascinating article that attempts to describe the different stages in the development of self-awareness in humans. Really made me think about what it is to be self-aware and conscious.