in·tro·ject ( n tr -j kt )tr.v. To incorporate (characteristics of a person or object) into one's own psyche unconsciously. [Back-formation from introjection, from German Introjektion : Latin intr  -, intro- + Latin -iecti, -iectin-, throwing (from iactus, past participle of iacere, to throw; see inject).]in tro·jection n. |
introject [ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkt]
vb Psychol
1. (Psychology) (intr) (esp of a child) to incorporate ideas of others, or (in fantasy) of objects
2. (Psychology) to turn (feelings for another) towards oneself Compare project See also internalize
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| Noun | 1. | introject - (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized 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" value - an ideal accepted by some individual or group; "he has old-fashioned values" |
| Verb | 1. | introject - incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" |
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