Conscious

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Conscious

Conscious (/ˈkɒnʃəs/; from Latin conscius "knowing, aware") is the state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

Etymology

The term "conscious" originates from the Latin word conscius, which means "knowing" or "aware". It was first used in the English language in the 1590s.

Definition

Consciousness is the quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself. It has been defined as: sentience, awareness, subjectivity, the ability to experience or to feel, wakefulness, having a sense of selfhood, and the executive control system of the mind.

Related Terms

  • Unconscious: The unconscious mind consists of the processes in the mind that occur automatically and are not available to introspection, and include thought processes, memories, interests, and motivations.
  • Subconscious: The subconscious is the part of consciousness that is not currently in focal awareness.
  • Self-awareness: Self-awareness is the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.
  • Perception: Perception is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the presented information or the environment.
  • Cognition: Cognition is "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses".

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