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introspection

introspection Introspection is a person’s directed attention to their own mental states and processes as they happen, in order to understand them better.

Introspection is a person’s directed attention to their own mental states and processes as they happen, in order to understand them better. In historical psychology, it was also discussed under related ideas such as reflection or inner observation.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Introspection” (Introspection).
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