[The reciprocity rule in the construction of relationships as the key in relational processes]

Riv Psichiatr. 2011 Sep-Dec;46(5-6):296-9. doi: 10.1708/1009.10975.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Reciprocity as an expression of the therapist-patient relationship is pointed-out by Mario Reda who refers to Comparetti's studies on the mother-foetus reciprocity, mediated by the so-called "jumps". Reciprocal behaviours are clearly observable during bird and other animal courtship behaviour, whereas in the Sapiens sapiens species, we may observe the establishing of a very complex reciprocity system, which starts with gestures and bodily attitudes, subsequently activating sensory-motor emotional schemata and internal working models, thus enabling the construction of personal meanings. A relationship may result from an encounter provided that "compatible" meanings are constructed in the context of "possible reciprocity" of significant systems. The observation of reciprocity provides a concrete possibility to reduce the risk of absolute subjectivity related to the I or the you, superceding it through the us.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Attitude*
  • Biological Evolution
  • Communication*
  • Emotions*
  • Gestures
  • Humans
  • Internal-External Control
  • Personal Satisfaction
  • Physician-Patient Relations*
  • Social Behavior*