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1. Human Introspection

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   The relationship between introspection and affective states is complex. While introspection is often employed to manage emotional dysregulation, prolonged or unregulated self-scrutiny can paradoxically lead to increased negative affect, a phenomenon sometimes termed reflective saturation.
   Romantic-era aesthetics often championed deep, unfettered introspection, viewing it as the conduit to the authentic self, often in communion with external [natural forces](/e…