e/Psychological mindedness

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has gloss	eng: Psychological mindedness (PM) is a concept which refers to an individuals capacity for self-examination, self-observation, introspection and personal insight. It also includes an ability to recognize and see the links between current problems within self and with others, and the ability to insight ones past particularly for its impact on present attitudes and functioning. Psychologically minded people have average and above-average intelligence and generally have some insight into their problems even before they enter therapy. Psychological mindedness is distinct from intellectualizations and obsessional rumination about one's inner problems. The latter is of no help in psychotherapy, rather it is a sign of resistance.
lexicalization	eng: psychological mindedness
instance of	c/Conceptions of self