introjection

in·tro·jec·tion

 (ĭn′trə-jĕk′shən)

n.

An unconscious defense mechanism in which one incorporates characteristics of another person or object into one's own psyche.

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[German Introjektion : Latin intrō-, intro- + Latin -iectiō, -iectiōn-, throwing (from iactus, past participle of iacere, to throw; see inject).]

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in′tro·ject′ v.

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introjection

(ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkʃən)

n

(Psychology) psychol the act or process of introjecting

[C20: from intro- + (pro)jection]

ˌintroˈjective adj

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in•tro•jec•tion

(ˌɪn trəˈdʒɛk ʃən)

n.

an unconscious psychic process by which a person incorporates into his or her own psychic apparatus the characteristics of another person or object.

[1916; < German]

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Noun	1.	introjection - (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego depth psychology, psychoanalysis, analysis - a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" internalisation, internalization, incorporation - learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
	2.	introjection - (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 internalisation, internalization, incorporation - learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life

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Introjektion