Reflective Functioning Is a Term That Was Coined by Peter

question 12

Multiple Choice

Reflective functioning is a term that was coined by Peter Fonagy. It is defined as:

• A) the ability to recognize and treat an infant as having his or her own desires, thoughts, and intentions.
• B) a moment-by-moment synchronization of the timing of a parent's behaviors to those of their child.
• C) the ability for a parent to consider their own internal mental experiences (for instance childhood memories), and to use these experiences to create both a physical and psychological experience of comfort and safety for their child.
• D) contingent responding that allows for the co-construction of the parent-child relationship.

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Definitions:

AaMm

Represents a genotype consisting of two different alleles, Aa, for one trait and two different alleles, Mm, for another trait, indicating a hybrid individual.

Dominant Allele

An allele that expresses its phenotype even in the presence of a different (recessive) allele at the same genetic locus in a heterozygote.

Aniridia

A congenital condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of the iris, affecting the individual's vision.

Genotype AAbbCc

The genetic makeup of an organism consisting of two alleles for one trait, with one being dominant A, aa indicating recessive, and Bb Cc being heterozygous.