Definitions
- Describing stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception. - Referring to messages or information that can be perceived but not necessarily consciously processed. - Talking about subliminal messages that are made consciously perceivable through amplification or other techniques.
- Referring to awareness of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. - Describing a state of being awake and alert. - Talking about intentional decision-making or deliberate action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to awareness and perception.
- 2Both words involve the mind and cognitive processes.
- 3Both words can be used in psychology and neuroscience contexts.
- 4Both words have adjectival and nominal forms.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Supraliminal refers specifically to stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception, while conscious has a broader scope and can refer to any aspect of awareness or mental activity.
- 2Processing: Supraliminal describes stimuli that are perceived but not necessarily consciously processed, while conscious implies active processing and awareness.
- 3Intentionality: Supraliminal can describe messages that are intentionally made perceivable, while conscious implies intentional awareness or decision-making.
- 4Usage: Supraliminal is a technical term used primarily in psychology and neuroscience, while conscious is a more common word used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Supraliminal can have a neutral or positive connotation, while conscious can have negative connotations when used in phrases like 'conscious effort' or 'conscious decision'.
Remember this!
Supraliminal and conscious both relate to awareness and perception, but they differ in scope, processing, intentionality, usage, and connotation. Supraliminal refers specifically to stimuli that are above the threshold of conscious perception, while conscious has a broader scope and can refer to any aspect of awareness or mental activity. Supraliminal describes stimuli that are perceived but not necessarily consciously processed, while conscious implies active processing and awareness.
