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Uncle Tom Syndrome

Clinical and Motivational Phenomena

Uncle Tom syndrome is a theory in multicultural psychology referring to a coping skill in which individuals use passivity and submissiveness when confronted with a threat, leading to subservient behavior and appeasement while concealing their true thoughts and feelings.

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Type of Phenomenon
Social or Interpersonal Phenomenon 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Uncle Tom syndrome
en.wikipedia.org: Uncle Tom syndrome
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