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Definition of Introjection

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

2. Noun. (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.

Definition of Introjection

1. Noun. (psychology) The process whereby ideas of another are unconsciously incorporated into one's own psyche. ¹

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Definition of Introjection

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Introjection

1. A psychological defense mechanism involving appropriation of an external happening and its assimilation by the personality, making it a part of the self. Origin: intro-+ L. Jacto, to throw (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Introjection

introgression introgressions introgressive introing introit introits introitus canalis introitus of facial canal introitus vaginæ introject

introjected introjecting introjection (current term) introjections introjects introld intromission intromissions intromit intromits

intromitted intromittent intromitter intromitters intromitting intron

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