perspective-taking

[/pərˈspɛktɪv ˈteɪkɪŋ/]

noun

adoção de perspectiva

1. The cognitive ability to understand and appreciate another person's point of view, beliefs, or feelings

Perspective-taking is essential for developing empathy in children.

A adoção de perspectiva é essencial para desenvolver empatia em crianças.

2. The act of mentally placing oneself in another's position to understand their experience

Through perspective-taking, negotiators can better understand the other party's concerns.

Através da adoção de perspectiva, os negociadores podem entender melhor as preocupações da outra parte.

NYC Slang

walking in someone else's shoes

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

adoção de perspectiva

Most common usage in psychological and educational contexts

São Paulo

tomada de perspectiva

Alternative phrasing used in academic settings

Portugal

compreensão da perspectiva alheia

More formal, descriptive approach in Portuguese Portuguese

walk in someone else's shoes

see eye to eye

put yourself in their position

understand where someone is coming from

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