internalization

American  

[in-tur-nl-ahy-zey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɜr nl aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, internalisation

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.

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Etymology

Origin of internalization

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