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externalization [eks-ter″nal-ĭ-za´shun]
1. the tendency to perceive in the external world and in external objects components of one's own personality, including instinctual impulses, conflicts, moods, attitudes, and ways of thinking. 2. the process of learning the difference between self and non-self in childhood. 3. the process by which external rather than internal stimuli become capable of arousing a drive, such as hunger. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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