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Some problems relevant for understanding relation between mentalization, early splitting and projective identification

Jevremović Petar (Filozofski fakultet, Beograd)

This text is concerned with the mostly primitive modes of mental functioning Its conceptual framework is the discourse of modern psychoanalysis. The rudimentary classificatory function of early splitting is seen in its developmental context. Without splitting there is no projective identification. Without projective identification there is no possibility for evacuation of the basic (unmentalized) tensions. If there is no possibility for evacuating this primitive tensions, the consequence will be (absolutely unmediated) implosion of tension towards internal organs of subjects body.

Keywords: psychoanalysis, splitting, projective identification, mentalization