Unconscious

Referring to ideas of which a person is unaware.

Inexplicit knowledge of which we are not Conscious. Examples include muscle memory and subconscious problem-solving. Much of a person's knowledge operates unconsciously — influencing behavior and judgment without explicit awareness.

Connections

• •Contrasts with Conscious — ideas the person is aware of
• •A subset of Inexplicit knowledge — unarticulated and unaware
• •Part of Idea classification alongside Explicit, Inexplicit, and Conscious
• •Hangups may operate unconsciously — blocking criticism without awareness
• •Intuitive disbelief can reflect unconscious knowledge
• •Background Knowledge often operates unconsciously
• •Creativity may involve unconscious processes