Enemy complex explained
An enemy complex is in modern psychology a mental disorder in which a person falsely believes he or she is surrounded by enemies.[1] Additional disorders of the mind generally accompanied with an enemy complex include paranoia and low-self esteem.[2]
American historian Robert C. Tucker used the phrase in his 1988 book Stalin as Revolutionary to describe the mental state of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.[2]
Mike Tyson described himself having an enemy complex. Thinking that his opponents and their coaches and trainers were his enemies.[3]
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Notes and References
- P.A . Heads . J. H. . Lawton . 3544591. Studies on the Natural Enemy Complex of the Holly Leaf-Miner: The Effects of Scale on the Detection of Aggregative Responses and the Implications for Biological Control . 2 February 1983 . Oikos. 10.2307/3544591. 40. 2. 267 .
- Web site: Diane . Lechtiz . Anthony . Potter . Kara . Dusenbury . Hitler and Stalin: The Roots of Evil . YouTube. 10 July 2015 . . 17 June 2016 . Video.
- Web site: Tyson . Mike . Sugar Ray Leonard | Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson . YouTube . 28 February 2020.
