Externalization may refer to: *

Externalization (migration) Externalization describes the efforts of wealthy, developed countries to prevent asylum seekers and other migrants from reaching their borders, often by enlisting third countries or private entities, including criminal groups. Externalization is u ...

, efforts by countries to prevent migrants reaching their borders *

Externalization (psychology) Externalization is a term used in psychoanalytic theory which describes the tendency to project one's internal states onto the outside world. It is generally regarded as an unconscious defense mechanism, thus the person is unaware they are doing i ...

, Freudian psychology, an unconscious defense mechanism by which an individual projects their own internal characteristics onto the outside world. **

External memory (psychology) External memory is memory that uses cues from the environment to aid remembrance of ideas and sensations. When a person uses something beside one's own internal memory tricks, traits, or talents to help them remember certain events, facts, or even t ...

Cost externalization In economics, an externality is an indirect cost (external cost) or indirect benefit (external benefit) to an uninvolved third party that arises as an effect of another party's (or parties') activity. Externalities can be considered as unpriced ...

, the socioeconomic practice of maximizing profits by off-loading indirect costs and forcing negative effects or ''externalities'' to a third party * Sound externalization, see virtual acoustic space

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