What Is Introspection?

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1. What does “introspection” mean?

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Introspection is self-reflection: examining your own mind, emotions, and motives.

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What Is Introspection? - Quiz

Have you ever stopped to think about why you felt a certain way or made a specific choice? In this quiz, you’ll explore introspection, the practice of looking inward at your own thoughts, emotions, and motivations. You’ll identify introspective questions, recognize examples of self-reflection, and learn how introspection differs from... see moresimple actions or observations. By the end, you’ll understand how looking inward helps people better understand themselves and grow.
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2. Which activity shows introspection?

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Journaling about your feelings is a clear example of looking inward.

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3. Which question is introspective?

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It focuses on your inner reaction, not external information.

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4. Introspection MOST helps someone to:

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Introspection is about self-understanding.

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5. The word introspection comes from Latin roots meaning:

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Intro means inward, and spect means look.

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6. Which thought is introspective?

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This statement reflects inward thinking about personal habits.

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7. Which line from a story is MOST introspective?

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It shows a character questioning her own emotions.

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8. Introspection always gives you clear answers.

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Introspection can bring insight, but not always simple answers.

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9. Which situation is LEAST likely to involve introspection?

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Mindless scrolling usually isn’t reflective or inward-looking.

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10. After an argument, Maya replayed the conversation in her head, wondering where she went wrong. This shows:

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Maya is examining her own part in the conflict.

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11. Introspection is MOST connected to which part of a story?

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Internal conflict focuses on a character’s thoughts and feelings.

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12. Which character description is MOST introspective?

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The character is questioning personal values and emotions.

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13. Authors often show introspection through:

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Internal monologue reveals thoughts and feelings.

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14. Why might an author use introspection in a story?

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Introspection helps readers understand characters deeply.

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15. Which person is being introspective?

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Jay is examining his own behavior and reasons.

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What does “introspection” mean?
Which activity shows introspection?
Which question is introspective?
Introspection MOST helps someone to:
The word introspection comes from Latin roots meaning:
Which thought is introspective?
Which line from a story is MOST introspective?
Introspection always gives you clear answers.
Which situation is LEAST likely to involve introspection?
After an argument, Maya replayed the conversation in her head,...
Introspection is MOST connected to which part of a story?
Which character description is MOST introspective?
Authors often show introspection through:
Why might an author use introspection in a story?
Which person is being introspective?
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