Etymology

Karpman drama triangle

Today it means: 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). Full definition →

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The story

First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.

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