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Conscious, Unconscious and the Subconscious Minds

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 Conscious, Unconscious and the Subconscious Minds

The Three Levels of Human Consciousness-The Conscious, Unconscious and the Subconscious Minds

Each level of consciousness contributes to the shaping of human behaviour and thought.

According to Sigmund Freud, conduct and personality are the result of the continual and unique interaction of competing psychological forces operating at three distinct levels of awareness: preconscious, conscious, and unconscious. He felt that each of these components of the mind has a significant influence on behaviour.

To comprehend Freud’s theory, it is necessary to first comprehend what he believed each component of personality accomplished, how it functioned, and how these three components interact to contribute to human experience.

While an iceberg floats in the water, the vast majority of it remains submerged. Only a small portion of the total is visible above the surface, while the largest and most influential portion remains hidden beneath it.

Similarly, each of us will frequently reveal a portion of ourselves to others while concealing a larger portion of ourselves that no one ever sees.

The Conscious Mind

The first level of consciousness is referred to as the conscious state, and it refers to our present awareness as you read this. When we receive information from our senses, analyse it, and then make decisions based on that information, we are utilising our conscious mind.

For instance, you may be conscious of the information you’re reading, the sound of the music you’re listening to, or the content of a conversation you’re having at the moment. All of the thoughts that pass through your mind, all of the sensations and perceptions from the outside world, and all of the memories that you bring into awareness are all a part of that conscious experience.

The conscious mind comprises everything that we are aware of at any given moment. It encompasses everything we’re thinking about right now, whether it’s in the forefront or the back of our minds. If we are conscious of it, it is in our conscious mind.

The Subconscious Mind

The subconscious level of consciousness is where dreams are created. We can think of it as a repository for all recalled experiences, the impressions these experiences leave on the mind, and the tendencies that are awoken or reinforced by these impressions.

Every experience, thought, and impression you’ve ever had is stored in your subconscious mind and has a far greater influence on our thought and behaviour patterns than we realise.

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