Unconscious
Unconscious
Unconscious (pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/) is a term in psychology that refers to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.
Etymology
The term "unconscious" comes from the Latin word "unconscious" which means "not conscious". It was first used in the psychological sense by the German philosopher Friedrich Schelling in the early 19th century and later developed by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory.
Definition
The unconscious mind is a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness. Most of the contents of the unconscious are unacceptable or unpleasant, such as feelings of pain, anxiety, or conflict.
Related Terms
- Subconscious: The subconscious is a part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness, but that can be brought into awareness through focused attention.
- Preconscious: The preconscious contains information that you are not presently aware of, but that can be recalled to consciousness.
- Consciousness: Consciousness refers to your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environment.
- Psychoanalysis: Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic technique and theory developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unconscious
- Wikipedia's article - Unconscious
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