The teleological mode portrays a way of thinking that draws interpretations regarding internal states solely based on concrete observable behaviors.

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1. Teleological Mode
2. Pretend Mode
3. Psychic Equivalence

Subtypes of Prementalistic Modes in BPD 

The Philosophy of acquiring objective knowledge. This means separating observing subject and observed object or fact. It also means objects of our perception can attained through the senses and through described language. 

Positivism

Fonagy, P., & Bateman, A. W. (2006). Mechanisms of change in mentalization‐based treatment of BPD. Journal of clinical psychology, 62(4), 411-430.

Mechanisms of Change in MBT of BPD (Fonagy & Bateman, 2006)

Teleological Mode in Clinical Contexts

Pretend mode refers to the phenomenon of dissociating internal mental states from external reality. 

Pretend Mode in Clinical Contexts

Psychic equivalence refers to the phenomenon of equating one's thoughts with reality. 

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