nonconscious

adj.

1. describing that which is not explicitly in the contents of conscious experience.

2. describing any cognitive process or event that is not available to introspection or report.

3. a synonym for unconscious. Compare preconscious; subconscious.

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Psychology term of the day

December 23rd 2024

delta rule

the principle that the change in strength of an association during learning is a function of the difference between the maximal strength possible and the current strength of the association. The delta rule is used in associationistic learning theory (see associative learning).