Introspection vs. Reflection
Introspectionnoun
(psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states
Introspectionnoun
(object-oriented) type introspection
Introspectionnoun
A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward;
Introspectionnoun
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Introspection
Introspection is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. In psychology, the process of introspection relies on the observation of one's mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one's soul.
Reflectionnoun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Reflectionnoun
The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
Reflectionnoun
Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
Reflectionnoun
Careful thought or consideration.
Reflectionnoun
An implied criticism.
Reflectionnoun
(computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
Reflectionnoun
(anatomy) The folding of a part; a fold.
Reflectionnoun
The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
Reflectionnoun
The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard.
Reflectionnoun
Shining; brightness, as of the sun.
Reflectionnoun
That which is produced by reflection.
Reflectionnoun
A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane.
Reflectionnoun
Censure; reproach cast.
Reflectionnoun
The transference of an excitement from one nerve fiber to another by means of the nerve cells, as in reflex action. See Reflex action, under Reflex.
Reflectionnoun
a calm lengthy intent consideration
Reflectionnoun
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Reflectionnoun
expression without words;
Reflectionnoun
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material);
Reflectionnoun
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Reflectionnoun
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
Reflectionnoun
a remark expressing careful consideration
Reflectionnoun
the ability to reflect beams or rays
