introspection

Examples of introspection in the following topics:

• Early Frameworks: Structuralism and Functionalism

  • Similar to Wundt, the main tool that Titchener used to try and determine the different components of consciousness was introspection.
  • Unlike Wundt's method of introspection, however, Titchener had very strict guidelines for the reporting of an introspective analysis.
  • Its reliance on introspection, despite Titchener's rigid guidelines, was criticized for its lack of reliability.
  • Critics argued that self-analysis is not feasible, and that introspection can yield different results depending on the subject.
  • Structuralism's reliance of introspection eventually proved unscientific.

• Early Roots of Psychology

  • This approach is still used today in modern neuroscience research; however, many scientists criticize the use of introspection for its lack of objectivity.
  • Like Wundt, Titchener used introspection to try to determine the different components of consciousness; however, his method used very strict guidelines for the reporting of an introspective analysis.
  • Its reliance on introspection, despite Titchener's rigid guidelines, was criticized for its lack of reliability.
  • Critics argued that self-analysis is not feasible, and that introspection could yield different results depending on the subject.
  • Structuralism's reliance on introspection eventually proved unscientific.

• Assessing an Organization's Technological Needs

  • All four of these strategies revolve both around information gathering and introspection into business operations and processes.
  • Apply the four strategies of information gathering and introspection that allow for effective assessment of technology needs in an organization

• Introduction to Ways of Knowing

  • Academic disciplines, like individuals, can benefit from introspection.
  • The study of methodology and epistemology provides a process by which this introspection of economics as an academic discipline can proceed.

• Cognitive Development in Adolescence

  • Metacognition is relevant in social cognition and results in increased introspection, self-consciousness, and intellectualization.
  • Being able to introspect may lead to two forms of egocentrism, or self-focus, in adolescents, which result in two distinct problems in thinking: the imaginary audience (when an adolescent believes everyone is listening to him or her) and the personal fable (which causes adolescents to feel that nothing harmful could ever happen to them).

• Starting the journey

  • This allows for further introspection and observation.

• Logic

  • Instinct, intuition and introspection were once of great importance, but are not often seen as credible as "science" when seeking justifications for "knowledge" in Western, industrial societies.

• History of Cognition

  • Wundt believed that scientific psychology should focus on introspection, or analysis of the contents of one's own mind and experience.

• Considering Cultural and Interpersonal Differences

  • On a more individualistic note, the exercise of a few key introspective skills may also serve to lessen friction:

• Cognitive Psychology

  • It accepts the use of the scientific method and generally rejects introspection as a valid method of investigation, unlike phenomenological methods such as Freudian psychoanalysis.