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Das Unterbewusstsein
In German psychology, this term refers to the mental processes that occur without conscious awareness. While Freud later preferred the term 'unbewusst' (unconscious) for his theories, 'Unterbewusstsein' remains the most common term in general psychology and everyday speech.
Examples in context
Träume sind oft Botschaften aus dem Unterbewusstsein.
Dreams are often messages from the subconscious.
Das Unterbewusstsein beeinflusst unsere täglichen Entscheidungen.
The subconscious influences our daily decisions.
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