Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The unconscious consists of mental processes that occur automatically and are not available to introspection or direct examination by our conscious mind.
Related terms
Freudian Slip: Named after Sigmund Freud who proposed the concept of unconsciousness, this term refers to an error in speech or action believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires.