Conscious awareness refers to the state of being aware and having knowledge about one's own thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions at any given moment.
Related terms
Selective attention: The ability to focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others.
Metacognition: Thinking about our own thinking processes; it involves monitoring and reflecting on our cognitive abilities.
Self-awareness: Having knowledge and understanding of oneself as an individual with unique characteristics, emotions, and experiences.