Early studies assumed that since secure children feel an inner sense of emotional security in their relationship with their parents, they do not activate an attachment system and therefore are able to maintain an active
mentalization system (Fonagy, 2006; Fonagy and Target, 2008).
Not exact matches
For example, trials have indicated that a
mentalization - based approach can be effective in reducing bullying in schools, when applied at a whole -
system level (Fonagy et al., 2009).
The categorical attachment classification of each vignette is done using a prototype - based coding
system that considers content as it is reflected in the behaviors of child and parent dolls in the child's narrative, and other features of the child's representation reflected in the narrative, such as coherence and
mentalization.