Our ability to understand and think about the mental states of other people is referred to as “mentalizing” or “theory of mind”. It features prominently in all social behavior, is essential for maintaining relationships, and shows pronounced individual

Niccolo Machaivelli was, perhaps, the first to introduce the concept of understanding another’s mind, stating in his 1513 book The Prince “Minds are of three kinds: one is capable of thinking for itself; another is able to understand the thinking of others;

Mentalizing is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in terms of intentional mental states, such as feelings, desires, wishes, attitudes, and goals. It is a fundamental capacity in our complex social environment. This article reviews our current