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Introspektion

introspection; self-examination of one's own mental states

noun in-troh-spek-tsyOHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin introspicere (to look within)

Usage Note

Introspektion describes the deliberate examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Central in psychology and philosophy. Introspektive Methode was the earliest method in experimental psychology (Wundt). Adjective: introspektiv.

Examples

"Introspektion allein reicht nicht aus, um unbewusste Motive aufzudecken."

Natural Translation

Introspection alone is not enough to uncover unconscious motives.

Literal Translation

Introspection alone is not enough, to unconscious motives to uncover.

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