introjection
1. (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego • Derivationally related forms: introject • Topics: psychoanalysis, analysis, depth psychology • Hypernyms: internalization, internalisation, incorporation 2. (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 • Derivationally related forms: introject • Topics: psychology, psychological science • Hypernyms: internalization, internalisation, incorporation
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