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  • 1. introjection
  • 2. introjection
Table of Contents
  • 1. introjection
  • 2. introjection
Synonyms

1. introjection

noun. (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects.

Synonyms

  • internalization
  • incorporation

2. introjection

noun. (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego.

Synonyms

  • internalization
  • incorporation
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