Preconscious and unconscious states

Question 1

Preconsciousness

Answer 1

information stored in the back of the mind that can be recalled if necessary. Memories

Question 2

Automatic behaviours

Answer 2

preconscious activities that don’t require a lot of attention to perform

Question 3

Unconscious state

Answer 3

information that is not accessible in a conscious awake state (not the same as being asleep)

Question 4

Implicit memories

Answer 4

things that we don’t actively try to remember

Question 5

Explicit memories

Answer 5

things that we are actively trying to remember

Question 6

Unconscious decision making

Answer 6

quick judgements based on previous experiences

Question 7

Who are we according to psychology

Answer 7

Our brain

Question 8

Sigmund Freud

Answer 8

Psychologist who believes that we are motivated and controlled by our unconsciousness

Question 9

Function of unconsciousness (according to freud)

Answer 9

repressing painful or disturbing conscious experiences

Question 10

Freudian slip

Answer 10

When you make a mistake while speaking, it is actually a part of your unconsciousness coming forward

Question 11

Explanation of psychological disorders (according to freud)

Answer 11

Housing too many emotionally memories in the unconscious

Question 12

Manifest content

Answer 12

the actual content of a dream