👉 Outwardness is a concept in psychology that refers to an individual's perception of their own or another person's behavior and actions as being externally directed. This can include behaviors such as attitude, speech, gesture, and body language, which are considered to be directed towards themselves or others. The term "outwardness" comes from the Latin word "expositus," meaning "to expose." It suggests that individuals who have a strong outward orientation may perceive their own actions and thoughts as being directed