Autoassimilation

/ˌɔːtoʊˌæsɪməˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A process where an organism or system absorbs and integrates parts of itself into a unified whole.

Etymology

From 'auto-' (self) and 'assimilation' (the process of taking in and making part of oneself). This term appears in biology and psychology.

Kelly Says

In psychology, autoassimilation describes how people naturally integrate their experiences into their sense of self—your brain is constantly absorbing what happens to you and making it part of who you are.

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