Maybe students of psychology and sociology can weigh in, here. Freuds theories have been thoroughly discredited by now. However, this snippet on Stockholm Syndrome [from wikipedia] sounds quite sensible: One commonly used hypothesis to explain the effect of Stockholm syndrome is based on Freudian theory. It suggests that the bonding is the individuals response to trauma in becoming a victim. Identifying with the aggressor is one way that the ego defends itself. When a victim believes the same values as the aggressor, they cease to be perceived as a threat.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:01:16 +0000
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