Preconscious
Preconscious
Preconscious (pronunciation: pre-con-scious) is a term in Psychology that refers to the part of the mind that contains information that is not currently in Consciousness, but can be brought into consciousness through attention.
Etymology
The term "preconscious" is derived from the Latin prefix "pre-" meaning "before" and the English word "conscious," which means aware or awake. It was first used in the psychological context by Sigmund Freud in his Psychoanalytic theory.
Definition
In Psychoanalysis, the preconscious is considered as the layer between the conscious and the Unconscious mind. It contains thoughts and feelings that a person is not currently aware of, but which can easily be brought to consciousness. It is different from the unconscious in that the latter contains material that has been repressed and is not easily accessible.
Related Terms
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
- Unconscious mind: The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are not currently in a person's conscious awareness, often because they have been repressed.
- Subconscious: A part of the mind that is not in current awareness but can be recalled with effort, often used interchangeably with "preconscious."
- Repression: A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or impulses are pushed out of the conscious mind.
- Psychoanalytic theory: A theory of psychology proposed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and unresolved past conflicts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preconscious
- Wikipedia's article - Preconscious
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