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    11 days ago

    Huh? It’s the notion of captives forming a bond with their captors. People are using it to convey that simple psychological concept. It’s “usually” used for that purpose.

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      I think you missed the point of the response and should look into the scientific evidence for Stockholm syndrome.

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        I think it appears you’ve missed the point of my response, wherein the existence of “scientific evidence” for Stockholm Syndrome is unimportant; The phrase “Stockholm Syndrome” being a part of vernacular meant to convey the notion of captives forming bonds with their captors is helpful for communication irrespective of the existence or veracity of a psychological diagnosis related to the phrase. The point of their response was defeatism through judgment and their own superiority.

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        syndrome
        a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptom

        LGTM.

        Just grouping symptoms. Not implying the assumption of any cause.

        The problem arises when people start considering this one name to be good enough as a diagnosis.