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introject vs introjection

introjection vs introject

introject and introjection both are nouns.

introject is a verb but introjection is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
introject Yes No Yes No
introjection Yes No No No
introject (noun) introjection (noun)
(psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized (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
introject (verb) introjection (verb)
incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
Difference between introject and introjection

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