A psychologist explores the human drive for self-insight, questioning whether it's a universal motive or a trait varying among individuals. The research involves a questionnaire to measure the strength of this motive and its correlation with other personality aspects. The typical individual with a strong self-insight motive is portrayed as young, educated, curious, and relationship-oriented, with a desire for admiration. Surprisingly, those highly motivated for self-insight aren't necessarily more accurate in their self-assessments, suggesting motivation alone isn't enough. The author suggests mindfulness and careful consideration of feedback sources as potential aids in achieving genuine self-understanding. The author also notes that the self-enhancement motive can cloud judgment and lead to distorted self-perceptions.