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)

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).