projectionism
/prəˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/ /prəˈdʒɛkʃənɪz(ə)m/Philosophy
noun
The theory that some apparent properties of objective reality in fact belong to the mind of the person perceiving it. Also: the theory that religious belief represents a projection of social desires or pressures and is not an innate aspect of humanity.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Mind. From projection + -ism.