Introspection

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Introspection

Introspection (/ɪntrəˈspɛkʃən/), from the Latin introspectus meaning "to look within", is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. In psychology, the process of introspection relies exclusively on observation of one's mental state, while in a spiritual context, it may refer to the examination of one's soul.

Etymology

The term "introspection" is derived from the Latin introspectus, which is a combination of two words: intro meaning "within" and spectus meaning "to look". It was first used in the English language in the 17th century.

Related Terms

  • Self-awareness: The capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.
  • Self-consciousness: Acute awareness of oneself in relation to others and the environment.
  • Mindfulness: The psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment.
  • Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

See Also

References

  • The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. Oxford University Press. 1966.
  • The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 2011.

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