Mentalizing

Mentalizing refers to the ability to draw inferences about a target’s thoughts and feelings (Davis, 1983).(WEISZ 2016)*

Davis, M. H. (1983). Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 44(1), 113–126. doi:10.1037//0022-3514.44.1.113