1. the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The child’s introjection of parental values shaped his moral development.
• Through introjection, she absorbed her teacher’s critical attitude toward her work.
• The therapist explored the patient’s introjection of negative self-concepts.
• His introjection of societal expectations created internal conflict.
• The process of introjection often occurs without conscious awareness.
• Cultural introjection begins early in childhood development.