Question

A mental condition that causes hostages to develop a psychological alliance with their captors is described as:
1. Down syndrome
2. Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome
3. Stockholm syndrome
4. Eagle syndrome 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Stockholm syndrome

The correct answer is Stockholm syndrome.

• Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response.
• In this condition hostages or victims sympathize with their captors.
• Stockholm syndrome causes the victim to have negative feelings toward the police or their rescuer.
• It is still not clear why this condition occurs when it does.
• This syndrome was first named by Nils Bejerot in 1973 although this condition existed from long before its naming.
• People with this syndrome may develop positive feelings for their captor.
  • Love
  • Sympathy
  • Empathy
  • Desire to protect them

Down syndrome	People who have this condition have an extra Chromosome. People with down syndrome have an extra copy of their 21st chromosome. Those who have down syndrome suffer from developmental challenges of their physical feature.
Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome	It is a rare disease that affects hair, nails, skin, sweat glands, and Teeth. This syndrome is characterized by Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia Cleft lip, and Cleft palate.
​Eagle syndrome​	It is a rare condition. Caused by  Calcified stylohyoid ligament, or Unusually long styloid process. This condition is characterized by  Recurrent pain in the throat (oropharynx) Difficulty in swallowing. Headaches.