Reflective Functioning Is a Term That Was Coined by Peter

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.