London syndrome

explicit and constant resistance and refusal by hostages to do what captors expect during a hostage situation, first identified in 1981 after a hostage-taking incident in London. It may result in serious injury and death to the resistors.

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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.