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English noun: introjection

1. introjection (cognition) (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego


Broader (hypernym)incorporation, internalisation, internalization


Domain categoryanalysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis

2. introjection (cognition) (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


Broader (hypernym)incorporation, internalisation, internalization


Domain categorypsychological science, psychology









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