Autopsychology

/ɔːtəsaɪˈkɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The branch of psychology that studies one's own mental processes and consciousness directly.

Etymology

From Greek 'auto-' (self), 'psycho-' (mind), and '-logy' (study of). Emerged as introspective psychology developed in the late 19th century.

Kelly Says

Autopsychology is tricky because you're using your mind to study your mind—like trying to see your own eyes without a mirror. Early psychologists relied on this heavily before modern neuroscience.

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