Karpman drama triangle

Alternative forms

 * Karpman's triangle, Karpman triangle
 * Karpman's drama triangle

Etymology
First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.

Noun

 * 1)  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).