Thanks for this. I have a copy of your book in my office so was pleased to see you writing on substack. I lead a treatment programme using the mentalisation based model. I have also been writing a little about psychology and politics (and fame) on here. I look forward to following this publication.
I think perspective taking is one (cognitive) dimension of mentalizing which is broader - including self-empathy and attention to emotions as well as perspectives.
Yes, I think Dr. Rogoff is on the right track here-- that mentalization is a kind of umbrella construct that includes perspective-taking. Of course, it does depend how one defines "perspective." What mentalizing implies is a greater degree of activity, debatably moving us closer to the truth. These are not settled matters.
Thanks for this. I have a copy of your book in my office so was pleased to see you writing on substack. I lead a treatment programme using the mentalisation based model. I have also been writing a little about psychology and politics (and fame) on here. I look forward to following this publication.
I hope you enjoy reading the book. The connection to fame seems very interesting (not to mention topical). Thanks for writing.
I think perspective taking is one (cognitive) dimension of mentalizing which is broader - including self-empathy and attention to emotions as well as perspectives.
Yes, I think Dr. Rogoff is on the right track here-- that mentalization is a kind of umbrella construct that includes perspective-taking. Of course, it does depend how one defines "perspective." What mentalizing implies is a greater degree of activity, debatably moving us closer to the truth. These are not settled matters.
How is mentalizing different from perspective taking with others?