"Karpman drama triangle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Karpman drama triangles [plural]
Etymology: First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman. Head templates: {{en-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). Wikipedia link: Karpman drama triangle Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: Karpman's triangle, Karpman triangle, Karpman's drama triangle

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