Unconscious Thought

Definition

Unconscious thought refers to mental processes or information that is outside of conscious awareness but still influences thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Related terms

Freudian Slip: Freud believed that slips of the tongue (e.g., accidentally saying something inappropriate) reveal unconscious desires or conflicts.

Subliminal Perception: This term refers to processing stimuli below conscious awareness level (e.g., hidden messages in advertisements).

Repression:

It is a defense mechanism where unpleasant memories or impulses are pushed into the unconscious mind.