Meaning Of The Word Stockholm syndrome

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Stockholm syndrome Meaning

Stockholm syndrome Definition
Stockholm syndrome Definition

What's The Definition Of Stockholm syndrome?

Stockholm syndrome in American English
a psychological condition in which a person taken hostage sympathizes with or becomes emotionally involved with his or her captors
noun: an emotional attachment to a captor formed by a hostage as a result of continuous stress, dependence, and a need to cooperate for survival

Stockholm syndrome in British English
noun: a psychological condition in which hostages or kidnap victims become sympathetic towards their captors

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