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self-analysis

Self analysis is defined as an evaluation of one's own thoughts and behaviors.

(noun)

An example of self analysis is the reading and application of a psychology textbook by a sister to figure out why she has been acting very hostile lately to a sibling.

See self-analysis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

analysis of one's own personality without the help of another

See self-analysis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. self-a·nal·y·ses (-sēzˌ)

An independent methodical attempt to study and comprehend one's own personality, emotions, and behavior.

Related Forms:

selfˌ-anˌa·lytˈi·cal (-ănˌə-lĭtˈĭ-kəl), selfˌ-anˌa·lytˈic (-ĭk) adjective

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