Errors in speech stemming from thoughts that a speaker does not want to say are __________.

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Freudian slips are errors in speech that reveal thoughts or feelings that a speaker unconsciously wants to express but consciously wants to conceal. Sound-exchange errors and word-exchange errors are examples of slip-of-the-tongue errors, which can occur for a variety of reasons, not necessarily related to unconscious thoughts or feelings. Message level errors, on the other hand, refer to errors in conveying the intended meaning of a message.

Errors in Speech Stemming from Thoughts That a Speaker Does