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
children's 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 …