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primitive superego

in object relations theory, an early superego that is formed in the pregenital phase by the introjection of especially harsh and terrifying bad objects. [first used in 1934 by British psychoanalyst James Strachey (1887–1967)]

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February 22nd 2025

job placement

job placement

in organizations, the assignment of existing or newly hired employees to the particular jobs for which they are best qualified. Also called personnel placement; selective placement.