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UpInArms

(51,284 posts)
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 07:46 PM Jan 2021

We do not have Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm syndrome is a condition in which hostages develop a psychological bond with their captors during captivity. Emotional bonds may be formed between captors and captives, during intimate time together, but these are generally considered irrational in light of the danger or risk endured by the victims. Stockholm syndrome has never been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM, the standard tool for diagnostic of psychiatric illnesses and disorders, mainly due to the lack of a consistent body of academic research. The syndrome is rare, according to data from the FBI about 5% of hostage victims show evidence of Stockholm syndrome. This term was first used by the media in 1973 when four hostages were taken during a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden. The hostages defended their captors after being released and would not agree to testify in court against them.Wikipedia


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We do not have Stockholm Syndrome (Original Post) UpInArms Jan 2021 OP
McConnell has terrorized the country long enough. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #1
And Shumer just gave in to Moscow Mitch. If it's not S.S. then he is not smart enough to take The Wielding Truth Jan 2021 #2
Stockholm Syndrome is not an actual syndrome and was invented by the cop who bungled WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2021 #3
PTSD not SS patricia92243 Jan 2021 #4

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,355 posts)
3. Stockholm Syndrome is not an actual syndrome and was invented by the cop who bungled
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 07:54 PM
Jan 2021

the hostage situation he was responding to.

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