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Introjection Definition & Meaning

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

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What does introjection mean?
(psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego (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
What part of speech is introjection?
Introjection is a noun.
How many definitions does introjection have?
Introjection has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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