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
Unconscious implications refer to hidden or implicit meanings, motivations, or influences that are not consciously recognized or understood by an individual. These can play a significant role in the development and manifestation of mental disorders.
Psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or distress caused by unconscious conflicts.
Symbolic Meaning: The representation of deeper meanings through symbols or metaphors that may reveal unconscious implications in dreams, art, or language.