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introjection
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in·tro·ject  (ntr-jkt)
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).]

intro·jection n.

introjection [ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkʃən]
n
(Psychology) Psychol the act or process of introjecting
[from intro- + (pro)jection]
introjective  adj
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Noun1.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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