Karpman's drama triangle

A form of Karpman drama triangle — 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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Meanings

nounKarpman's drama triangle (plural Karpman's drama triangles)

plural Karpman's drama triangles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Karpman drama triangle
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