internalized objects
[ɪn.ˈtɜr.nə.laɪzd ˈɑb.dʒɛkts]
nounpl: internalized objects
objetos internalizados
1. In psychoanalytic theory, mental representations of external people, relationships, or experiences that have been incorporated into the psyche and influence behavior, emotions, and self-perception
Through therapy, she began to understand how her internalized objects from childhood shaped her current relationships.
Através da terapia, ela começou a compreender como seus objetos internalizados da infância moldaram seus relacionamentos atuais.
2. Psychological constructs formed through introjection, where external figures or experiences become part of one's internal psychological structure
The therapist helped him recognize his internalized objects that were creating self-sabotaging patterns.
O terapeuta o ajudou a reconhecer seus objetos internalizados que estavam criando padrões de autossabotagem.
3. Mental images and emotional associations linked to significant people in one's life that persist in the unconscious mind
Internalized objects can be both protective and harmful depending on the nature of the original relationship.
Os objetos internalizados podem ser protetores e prejudiciais dependendo da natureza do relacionamento original.
This is a specialized term primarily used in psychoanalytic and psychological contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the influence of Freudian and post-Freudian theory on modern psychology. In Brazil, understanding internalized objects has become increasingly important in therapeutic practice, particularly in major urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where psychoanalysis has deep institutional roots. The concept bridges unconscious psychology with relational patterns observed in everyday life.
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