Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What is introjection?

  1. Rejecting negative traits

  2. Accepting compliments easily

  3. Symbolically absorbing loved or hated objects within self

  4. Using humor to deflect criticism

The correct answer is: Symbolically absorbing loved or hated objects within self

Introjection is the symbolic internalization of loved or hated objects within the self. This means that the person takes on the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of others as if they were their own. Option A, rejecting negative traits, is not introjection but rather a defense mechanism known as projection, where one denies their own negative traits by attributing them to others. Option B, accepting compliments easily, and option D, using humor to deflect criticism, are not related to introjection at all.

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