Questions and Answers
What was the initial purpose for proposing the concept of Stockholm Syndrome?
To understand the psychological effects of hostage situations
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential situation where Stockholm Syndrome can manifest?
Natural disasters
According to psychologists, what is the primary reason for the development of Stockholm Syndrome?
A coping mechanism triggered by despair and resentment
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential symptom of Stockholm Syndrome post-rescue?
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According to the FBI's crisis incident database, what percentage of hostages exhibit symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome?
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Which of the following statements is true about Stockholm Syndrome?
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Study Notes
- Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where hostages develop emotional attachment or sympathy towards their captors, first proposed by criminologist and psychiatrist Nils Bejerot in 1973.
- The syndrome can manifest in various situations beyond hostage-taking, such as in cases of sexual abuse, human trafficking, discrimination, terrorism, and political or religious oppression.
- Psychologists believe Stockholm Syndrome is a coping mechanism triggered by despair and resentment towards authorities, leading victims to empathize with their captors.
- Symptoms of the syndrome post-rescue can include sympathy for the abuser, denial of their crimes, flashbacks of the kidnapping, increased aggression, frequent depression, guilt feelings, and even post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Despite its seriousness, most hostages do not develop Stockholm Syndrome, as shown by the FBI's crisis incident database reporting that 92% of victims do not exhibit symptoms.
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