The word 'preconscious' is used to describe mental processes that you're not currently thinking about but can easily recall. After some prompting, the preconscious details of the dream became clear to him.
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Implicit Influence
'Preconscious' involves thoughts that might affect behavior without a person actively realizing it. His decision was affected by a preconscious understanding of his parents' expectations.
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Ease of Recall
Preconscious information is easy to bring to mind unlike unconscious thoughts that are deeply hidden. She had a preconscious memory of the melody, which she hummed effortlessly.