Karpman drama triangle
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First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.
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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).