in ‧ tro ‧ spec ‧ tion /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: introspectio , from introspicere , from specere 'to look' ]
the process of thinking deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, or behaviour