internalize
[/ɪnˈtɜːrnəlaɪz/]
verb
internalizar
1. To incorporate or assimilate ideas, values, or attitudes into one's mind so that they become part of one's thinking and behavior
Children internalize the values their parents teach them through daily interactions.
As crianças internalizam os valores que seus pais ensinam através das interações diárias.
2. To take something external and make it internal or part of one's inner self
She internalized the criticism and used it to improve her work.
Ela internalizou a crítica e a utilizou para melhorar seu trabalho.
3. In psychology, to unconsciously adopt or absorb external influences, norms, or standards
Patients internalize their therapist's coping strategies over time.
Os pacientes internalizam as estratégias de enfrentamento do seu terapeuta ao longo do tempo.
4. To bring something inside or move it from external to internal
The company decided to internalize its supply chain management.
A empresa decidiu internalizar a gestão de sua cadeia de suprimentos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'internalize' is commonly used in psychological, educational, and professional discussions. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in academic psychology and organizational development. The concept relates to the broader understanding of how individuals absorb and integrate external influences, which is culturally important in both countries' discussions about personal development, mental health, and socialization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
internalize one's feelings
internalize negative thoughts
internalize societal expectations
internalize lessons learned
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