Karpman drama triangle

English

Alternative forms

  • Karpman's triangle, Karpman triangle
  • Karpman's drama triangle

Etymology

First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.

Noun

Karpman drama triangle (plural Karpman drama triangles)

  1. (psychology) A social model of a particular kind of conflict in human interactions, involving three people: a victim, a persecutor (who blames the victim), and a rescuer (who attempts to aid the victim).
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