Definitions
- Describing thoughts or feelings that are below the level of conscious awareness. - Referring to the part of the mind that is deeper than the conscious and preconscious levels. - Talking about the hidden or suppressed aspects of the psyche that influence behavior and emotions.
- Referring to the part of the mind that is not directly accessible to conscious awareness. - Describing a state of being unaware or lacking consciousness, such as during sleep or under anesthesia. - Talking about repressed or suppressed memories or emotions that are not consciously accessible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to mental states that are not directly accessible to conscious awareness.
- 2Both words describe hidden or suppressed aspects of the psyche.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a lack of awareness or consciousness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Infraconscious is a less common term than unconscious and is typically used in psychology or philosophy contexts.
- 2Depth: Infraconscious refers to a deeper level of the mind than unconscious, which includes both the preconscious and unconscious levels.
- 3Access: Unconscious refers to mental processes that are not directly accessible to conscious awareness, while infraconscious refers to thoughts and feelings that are below the level of conscious awareness.
- 4Connotation: Infraconscious has a more philosophical connotation, while unconscious is more commonly associated with medical or psychological contexts.
- 5Scope: Unconscious is a broader term that encompasses various states of lacking consciousness, while infraconscious specifically refers to the deepest level of the mind.
Remember this!
Infraconscious and unconscious both refer to mental states that are not directly accessible to conscious awareness. However, infraconscious specifically refers to thoughts and feelings that are below the level of conscious awareness, while unconscious encompasses a broader range of states of lacking consciousness. Additionally, infraconscious is a less common term that is typically used in philosophy or psychology contexts, while unconscious is more commonly associated with medical or psychological contexts.
