introspectionism

noun

in·​tro·​spec·​tion·​ism ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce introspectionism (audio)
: a doctrine that psychology must be based essentially on data derived from introspection compare behaviorism
introspectionist adjective
or introspectionistic
introspectionist noun

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of introspectionism was in 1922

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“Introspectionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspectionism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

introspectionism

noun
in·​tro·​spec·​tion·​ism -shə-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce introspectionism (audio)
: a doctrine that psychology must be based essentially on data derived from introspection compare behaviorism

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