INTROJECTION
\ˌɪntɹəd͡ʒˈɛkʃən], \ˌɪntɹədʒˈɛkʃən], \ˌɪ_n_t_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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(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
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(sychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego
By Princeton University
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(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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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