Sometimes When We Become Self-Aware, We Introspect About the Reasons

question 111

Essay

Sometimes when we become self-aware, we introspect about the reasons for our attitudes or behaviors. What are some consequences of such introspection?

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion found in adolescence, where the individual believes themselves to be unique and destined for greatness.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often involving the monitoring and control of cognitive strategies.

Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

A cognitive process involving the formulation of hypotheses and deducing their logical or empirical consequences.

Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A level of moral development in which individuals make ethical decisions based on universal ethical principles and the understanding of complex moral issues.