Roletaking
Role-taking, also written as roletaking in some sources, is the cognitive and social process of adopting the perspective, attitudes, or social role of another person in order to understand or anticipate their behavior. It is a central concept in sociology and psychology, especially within symbolic interactionism.
The idea is closely tied to the work of George Herbert Mead, who argued that the self
Mechanically, role-taking involves perspective-taking, empathy, imagination, and social experience. It occurs in everyday interaction as people
Applications span several fields. In education, role-taking fosters empathy, communication, and cooperative learning. In conflict resolution
Related concepts include role-playing as enacted behavior and general theories of perspective-taking and empathy. Limitations include