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The brain operating on two levels, conscious and unconscious, is known as dual-process theory. This theory suggests that the mind processes information through both conscious, deliberate reasoning and unconscious, automatic processing.

"Postconscious" refers to mental processes that occur after consciousness has ceased, such as dreaming during sleep or automatic processes in the brain. It is a term used in psychology and neuroscience to describe phenomena that occur outside of conscious awareness.

Freud believed that conscious thoughts represent only a small portion of our mental processes. He thought that deeper, unconscious motives and desires influenced our conscious thoughts and behaviors. Freud's theory of the unconscious highlighted the importance of exploring hidden aspects of the mind to understand human behavior.

Dual processing in psychology refers to the idea that the mind processes information using both conscious, deliberate processes (controlled processing) and unconscious, automatic processes (automatic processing) simultaneously. This dual system helps individuals efficiently navigate their environment and make decisions quickly, utilizing both cognitive resources and intuition.