INTROJECTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does introjection mean? 

• INTROJECTION (noun)
  The noun INTROJECTION has 2 senses:

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

  Familiarity information: INTROJECTION used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INTROJECTION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("introjection" is a kind of...):

incorporation; internalisation; internalization (learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself)

Domain category:

analysis; depth psychology; psychoanalysis (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud)

Derivation:

introject (incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("introjection" is a kind of...):

incorporation; internalisation; internalization (learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself)

Domain category:

psychological science; psychology (the science of mental life)

Derivation:

introject (incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously)