The part of the mind of which we are subjectively unaware and that is not open to introspection is called the
A) alter ego.
B) preconscious mind.
C) cognitive unconscious.
D) dissociative state.

Question

The part of the mind of which we are subjectively unaware and that is not open to introspection is called the
A) ​alter ego.
B) ​preconscious mind.
C) ​cognitive unconscious.
D) ​dissociative state.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cognitive unconscious includes mental processes that occur automatically and without conscious awareness, such as perception, memory, and language processing. This part of the mind is not accessible to introspection, which is the act of looking inward to examine one's own thoughts and feelings. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

The Part of the Mind of Which We Are Subjectively