The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? a positive feeling about a person

a positive feeling about a person

a careful examination of an argument
a careful examination of an argument

a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions

a dislike of certain colors

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The most likely meaning of the word "introspection" is a close look at one's thoughts or emotions. The prefix "intro-" means inward, and combined with "spect," which means "see," it suggests looking inward at one's own mental and emotional processes.