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reflective functioning
reflective functioning Reflective functioning is the ability to recognize mental states, such as thoughts and feelings, and to understand behavior in oneself and others as shaped by those mental states.
Reflective functioning is the ability to recognize mental states, such as thoughts and feelings, and to understand behavior in oneself and others as shaped by those mental states. In this packet, it is described specifically in parenting and family-attachment contexts.