1. In psychology and psychoanalysis, unconscious mental processes that operate according to the pleasure principle, characterized by wish-fulfillment and dream logic without rational constraints
According to Freud, primary processes are evident in dreams and fantasies.
De acordo com Freud, os processos primários são evidentes em sonhos e fantasias.
2. In cognitive psychology, basic mental operations that occur automatically and require minimal conscious effort
Primary processes include automatic perception and emotional reactions.
Os processos primários incluem percepção automática e reações emocionais.
3. In industry and manufacturing, the initial stages of raw material conversion
Primary processes in steel production involve ore extraction and smelting.
Os processos primários na produção de aço envolvem extração de minério e fusão.