conscious process

[ˈkɑːnʃəs ˈprɑːses]
nounpl: conscious processes
processo consciente
1. A mental or cognitive activity that a person is aware of and can deliberately control or reflect upon
Learning a new language involves conscious processes such as memorizing vocabulary and studying grammar rules.
Aprender um novo idioma envolve processos conscientes como memorizar vocabulário e estudar regras gramaticais.
2. In psychology, any mental activity that occurs with awareness and intentional attention
Reading requires conscious processes to decode words and comprehend meaning.
A leitura requer processos conscientes para decodificar palavras e compreender o significado.
3. A deliberate and intentional action or thought that the mind actively engages in
Decision-making is typically a conscious process that involves weighing options.
A tomada de decisão é tipicamente um processo consciente que envolve pesar opções.
In both American and Brazilian educational and psychological contexts, 'conscious process' is commonly used to distinguish deliberate learning and thinking from automatic or habitual behaviors. In Brazil, this term is frequently employed in discussions of pedagogy (pedagogia) and cognitive development, while in the USA it's prevalent in psychology textbooks and therapeutic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aware processintentional processdeliberate mental activityvolitional process
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconscious processautomatic processimplicit processsubconscious process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo consciente
Standard usage in psychology and education
Rio de Janeiro
processo consciente
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
processo consciente
No significant regional variation
Portugal
processo consciente
Identical usage; occasionally 'processo mental consciente' for emphasis

Related Words

consciousnessawarenesscognitionattentionintentionalitymetacognition

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring something to conscious awareness
on a conscious level
conscious effort
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