Stockholm syndrome or what some call the “capture bond” is a psychological phenomenon in which victims demonstrate positive feelings or an emotional connection to their captors. Sympathy and empathy are common feelings expressed by these hostages. These feelings can continue even after they are freed from their captors. It is important to note that Stockholm syndrome is not a disorder but a "survival mechanism" that sufferers use unconsciously as an act of self-preservation. Stockholm syndrome is similar in some ways to battered person syndrome. Evolutionary psychologists explain that Stockholm syndrome may be linked to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. They said women in these societies often faced the problem of being captured by another tribe. These women often had their children killed and found themselves in several situations where their lives were in danger. By developing a bond with this tribe, they would ensure their survival. Due to the frequency of these kidnappings, the capture bond has become one of the adaptive traits of the human population. Evolutionary psychologists also believe that kidnappings and wars played a role in this phenomenon. The term Stockholm syndrome originated from the incident at the Kreditbanken bank in Stockholm, Sweden in 1973. Two robbers broke into the bank, killed the police and took four hostages. Over the next six days, the hostages were trapped in a bank vault (often at gunpoint) and strapped to bombs. However, what surprised the police was that when they tried to save them, the hostages pushed them away and instead defended their captors. Even after their release, one of the hostages helped these thieves financially and thus the term “Stockholm Syndrome” was coined. There are ...... middle of paper ...... happy to ensure their survival. After doing this to a certain extent, victims may begin to resist others who try to help them, similar to the victims in the Stockholm case in Sweden, where the hostages refused help. help from the police. Victims may even turn against their families, fearing that any contact with them will result in violence or abuse against themselves or their family members. In some of the most serious cases, victims may even have difficulty leaving their abuser. Finally, as mentioned above, victims develop Stockholm Syndrome based on their instincts as an act of self-preservation. Symptoms of Stockholm syndrome exist when the victim shows positive emotions towards their captors and negative emotions towards the people who try to help them. They will support their captors and all those who try to help their release..