subconscious
(psychology) Pertaining to mental activity beyond the level of consciousness, including the preconscious and the unconscious.
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(psychology) Pertaining to mental activity beyond the level of consciousness, including the preconscious and the unconscious.
The term subconscious is defined variously as an adjective or noun. In the strict psychological sense, the adjective is defined as "operating or existing outside of consciousness".[1] The term also appears in Sigmund Freud's very early work, to denote the unconscious mind but was soon eliminated due to its ambiguity.[2] It may also be used to describe the preconscious, information contained in the mind, which although not presently in the conscious, may be recalled by "directing attention to them", such as memories not being recalled at present, but still available to be recalled at will. Use of the term "subconscious" is avoided in academic settings[3] despite remaining popular in common use.[4]
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There are a number of methods in use to try to directly affect the subconscious/unconscious mind, primarily the following:
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