Unconscious mind
Unconscious Mind
The Unconscious Mind (pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs maɪnd/) is a term coined in the field of Psychology to describe 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". The term was first used in the psychological context by Sigmund Freud, the founder of Psychoanalysis.
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.
- Consciousness: Consciousness refers to your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environment.
- Preconscious: The preconscious consists of anything that could potentially be brought into the conscious mind.
- Id, Ego, and Superego: These are the three parts of the psychic apparatus defined in Sigmund Freud's structural model of the psyche.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unconscious mind
- Wikipedia's article - Unconscious mind
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