extrospective

Thân thiện

A scientist takes an extrospective approach by observing the birds outside her window.

Definition

1. Adjective: Not introspective; examining what is outside yourself. It describes a focus on external objects, events, or other people, rather than on one's own internal thoughts and feelings.

Usage

The word "extrospective" is a formal, psychological, or philosophical term. It is used to describe a mode of observation, thought, or analysis that is directed outward. It is the opposite of "introspective." * It is most commonly used to modify nouns like "analysis," "view," "approach," "method," or "tendency." * Example: Her research took an extrospective approach, focusing on community behaviors rather than individual psychology.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In Psychology: Used to contrast with introspection, the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. An extrospective method would involve observing and measuring external behaviors.
  • The behaviorist paradigm is fundamentally extrospective, rejecting introspection as unscientific.

Variants and Related Words

• Extrospection (noun): The act or practice of examining what is outside oneself.
  • His work is characterized by a relentless extrospection of societal structures.

Synonyms

• Outward-looking: Having an interest in or concern with external matters.
• External: Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure.
• Objective: (In this context) Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts.

Antonyms

• Introspective: Characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
• Inward-looking: Concentrating on one's own internal affairs or concerns.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not introspective; examining what is outside yourself

Từ đồng nghĩa

• extroverted