Mentalizing:

Mentalizing or reflective functioning is a key part of developing a healthy personality — understanding and making sense of our own and others’ mental states, feelings, thoughts, and actions. Mentalizing is a social construct, helping us regulate our emotions and impulses, and develop meaningful relationships. Most mental disorders involve some difficulty with mentalizing. Those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have reduced mentalizing abilities, which can lead to emotional dysregulation and impulsivity. Also see Mentalization-Based Treatment, Identity Diffusion, and Identity Disturbance