internalization

[ in-tur-nl-ahy-zey-shuhn ]

noun
  1. the act or process of incorporating within oneself the values, knowledge, motives, etc., of others:We hope these new assessments will better measure students' internalization of concepts.

  2. the act or process of turning emotions or feelings inward or toward oneself: The novel is about the internalization of grief and how it can affect previously secure relationships.

Origin of internalization

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  • Also especially British, in·ter·nal·i·sa·tion .

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