Deprogrammed: meaning, definitions and examples
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deprogrammed
[ diːˈproʊ.ɡræmd ]
mental conditioning
Deprogrammed refers to the process of undoing or reversing indoctrination or conditioning that someone has undergone. It often involves a systematic approach to help an individual regain their ability to think independently and critically. This term is commonly associated with efforts to help people who have been part of cults or extremist groups reclaim their personal beliefs and values. The process can involve therapy, education, and support from others who have undergone similar experiences.
Synonyms
liberate, retrain, unindoctrinate.
Examples of usage
- She was deprogrammed after leaving the cult.
- Therapists helped him get deprogrammed from his extreme beliefs.
- The organization specializes in deprogramming individuals from oppressive ideologies.
Translations
Translations of the word "deprogrammed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprogramado
🇮🇳 डिप्रोग्राम्ड
🇩🇪 deprogrammiert
🇮🇩 deprogram
🇺🇦 депрограмований
🇵🇱 deprogramowany
🇯🇵 デプログラムされた
🇫🇷 déprogrammé
🇪🇸 desprogramado
🇹🇷 deprogramlanmış
🇰🇷 디프로그래밍됨
🇸🇦 غير مبرمج
🇨🇿 deprogramovaný
🇸🇰 deprogramovaný
🇨🇳 去编程的
🇸🇮 deprogramiran
🇮🇸 afprogramaður
🇰🇿 депрограммалан
🇬🇪 დეპროგრამირებული
🇦🇿 deprogramlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 desprogramado
Etymology
The term 'deprogrammed' originated in the context of mental health and cult psychology during the late 20th century. It gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s when concerns about cults and mind control surged. The prefix 'de-' suggests removal or reversal, while 'programmed' refers to the process of being trained or indoctrinated into a certain set of beliefs or practices. As more individuals began to report their experiences in cults, mental health professionals developed techniques aimed at helping these individuals regain their autonomy. The deprogramming processes often necessitate careful handling, as many individuals may feel a strong emotional attachment to their previously held beliefs. In modern times, the concept of deprogramming has broadened to include not only cults but also various forms of extreme ideologies or indoctrination.