The Cognitive Unconscious Can Best Be Described as A

question 82

Multiple Choice

The cognitive unconscious can best be described as a:

• A)mediator between animal urges and societal norms.
• B)warehouse stored with repressed thoughts and memories.
• C)repository filled with the collective experiences of our ancestors.
• D)factory that builds the products of conscious thought.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Messages

Messages that are presented below the threshold of conscious awareness, which are said to influence behavior or decision-making.

Perceptual Constancy

The psychological phenomenon by which our perception of objects remains relatively constant despite changes in viewing conditions, such as lighting or angle.

Motivation

Refers to the processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.

Expectation

The belief or anticipation that something will happen or be the case in the future.