introjection noun. [ɪntrǝ(ʊ)'dʒɛkʃ(ǝ)n] M19.
[from INTRO- after projection.]
1. The action of throwing oneself into, or eagerly beginning, some course or pursuit. M19.

2. Philosophy. A theory according to which external objects are images of elements within the consciousness of the individual. L19.

3. a. Psychoanalysis. The transfer of emotional energy from an object to a subjective image of it; internalization. E20.
b. Psychology. The inward adoption of the attitudes, values, and expectations of one's parents or others by whom one is anxious to be accepted; identification. M20.

■ introject verb trans. (Psychology) incorporate an inward image of (an external object, or the values and attitudes of others) into oneself E20.

■ introjectionism noun belief in a theory of introjection E20.

■ introjectionist adjective pertaining to introjection E20.

■ introjective adjective (Psychology) that is introjected; characterized by introjection: M20.

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