extrospection

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of directing one's attention outward to external objects or situations.

  - "Through extrospection, one can gain a better understanding of their surroundings."
  - "The therapist encouraged her patient to practice extrospection during meditation."

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Variants

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extraction , extractions , dilation and extraction , dilation and extractions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'extrognare', meaning 'to turn outward'.

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Trivia

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1. Extrospection is the opposite of introspection.

2. The term was first introduced by William James in his 1890 book 'The Principles of Psychology'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Introspection: The act of directing one's attention inward to the contents of one's mind.

2. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

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Extrospection is a concept often used in psychology and philosophy, particularly in relation to introspection and the study of consciousness.

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