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)
- (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).