Stockholm Syndrome

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Have you ever heard of Stockholm syndrome? It is a victim’s coping mechanism, but in many cases, it could eventually lead to many mental problems for them in the long run.

To find out more, let’s watch this video about Stockholm syndrome and its dark results on victims of abduction.

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does “coin” mean here, “Criminologist and psychiatrist Nils Bejerot first coined the term ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ in 1973.”? Use it in your own sentence.
  2. What is a “coping mechanism”? Use it in your own sentence.
  3. What does the expression “to go into a flurry” mean? “The media went into a flurry.” Use it in your own sentence.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your opinion on Stockholm syndrome?
  2. Have you seen or heard of a case involving Stockholm Syndrome? Talk about it.
  3. How to help people currently dealing with Stockholm syndrome?
  4. What other coping mechanisms can one use during moments of hopelessness and frustration?
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