introjection

in·tro·ject  (ntr-jkt)

tr.v.

To incorporate (characteristics of a person or object) into one's own psyche unconsciously.

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[Back-formation from introjection, from German Introjektion : Latin intr-, intro- + Latin -iecti, -iectin-, throwing (from iactus, past participle of iacere, to throw; see inject).]

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intro·jection n.

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introjection [ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkʃən]

n

(Psychology) Psychol the act or process of introjecting

[from intro- + (pro)jection]

introjective  adj

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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