Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Conscious thought processes refer to the mental activities that occur within our awareness and can be intentionally controlled or directed. These processes involve our ability to think, reason, problem-solve, and make decisions.
The unconscious mind refers to thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories that are not currently in our conscious awareness but still influence our behavior.
Cognitive processes involve mental activities such as perception, memory, language, attention, and problem-solving.
Self-awareness: Self-awareness is the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from others and to have knowledge of one's own thoughts and feelings.