self-reference

Self-reference is the act of referring to oneself or itself. This can be a simple statement like "I am tired" or a more complex artistic concept where a work of art refers to its own creation process.1

In psychology, self-reference can relate to how individuals process information about themselves. When information is processed in relation to oneself, it is often remembered better than information processed in other ways. This is a key aspect of autobiographical memory, which is unique to each individual and involves recalling personal experiences.2

The term "self-referential" is an adjective that describes something that refers to itself, particularly in a way that is concerned with the mental attitudes and creative processes that brought it into existence.3