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internalization vs introjection

introjection vs internalization

internalization and introjection both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
internalization Yes No No No
introjection Yes No No No
As nouns, introjection is a hyponym of internalization; that is, introjection is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than internalization:
  • internalization: learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
  • introjection: (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
internalization (noun) introjection (noun)
learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself (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
Difference between internalization and introjection

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