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a. Within the psyche or mind
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Intrapsychic is a psychological term referring to internal psychological processes of the individual. These processes can be positive ( egosyntonic), negative ( egodystonic) or neutral.
An example of positive intrapsychic process might be the development of higher level social skills acquired through education or specific social contact, like working in a corporate environment. An example of negative intrapsychic process might be stress over social responsibilities, conflict with social mores, conflict of morals, or a crisis of faith. A neutral intrapsychic process might be characterized by the aspects of ego integrity that define the personality; a love of animals, a dislike of broccoli, a preference for historical novels versus murder mysteries, etc.
Usage examples of "intrapsychic".
The online companion now becomes a character within our intrapsychic world, a character that is shaped partly by how the person actually presents him or herself via text communication, but also by our expectations, wishes, and needs.
Based loosely on the kind of archeological approach to intrapsychic structure proposed by Freud, this notion suggests that the personality is constructed in layers, with more true or real features of personality existing at a deeper level.
The shrinkbot takes him back through early childhood rejections, and all the time Carlton is monitoring him and taking notes on the Intrapsychic Personality Problems of the White Face Comedian.
Cyberspace almost becomes a dissociated part of their own mind - a sealed-off intrapsychic zone where fantasies and conflicts are acted out.
It is a struggle within intrapsychic world of internalizations and introjects.
Cyberspace becomes a dissociated part of their own mind, a sealed-off intrapsychic zone where conscious and unconscious needs are acted out, but never fully understood or satisfied.