Lewy body dementia

a specific type of dementia associated with the presence of abnormal proteins called Lewy bodies in the brain. It is characterized by hallucinations and delusions occurring early in the disease process, marked day-to-day fluctuations in cognition, and spontaneous parkinsonism. [Friedrich Heinrich Lewy (1885–1950), German neurologist]

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Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

subject of consciousness

1. the observing ego, or “I.” See also nominative self; self as observer.

2. the subject matter, or contents, of conscious experience. Compare object of consciousness.