Commentary proposes a dynamic model of relationship representations and attachment based on early interactions, highlighting their importance.
This commentary proposes a dynamic approach to the construction of relationship representations and mentalization. We argue that these processes result from early caregiver–infant interactions, particularly through mechanisms of synchrony, parental sensitivity, and attachment. This extends the author’s model beyond cognitive and innate perspectives by emphasizing the role of early interactions in constructing representations that are embodied, affective, and dynamic.
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