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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of internalization¹

internaliz(e) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

They may be internalizing the stress of the pandemic, the election and, now, violent mobs breaking into a place that’s sacred to our country.

From Washington Post

As a result, many have internalized the idea that consuming food after a specific hour leads to weight gain and ill health.

From Washington Post

When you don’t spend time with people, it makes you spend more time internalizing than you would if surrounded by people, and have more positive distraction.

From Digiday

Verbalizing values appears to be an essential part of the way that companies process and internalize change.

From Fortune

Recognizing and internalizing this new ransomware threat, and its potential potency, is a critical first step.

From Fortune

Was our internalization of the experience as arrogant as his?

From The Daily Beast