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Karpman's triangle

Karpman's triangle is the alternative form of Karpman drama triangle.

Meaning of Karpman drama triangle

Noun

Karpman drama triangle (plural Karpman drama triangles)

  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).

Questions about Karpman's triangle

What is Karpman's triangle the alternative form of?
Karpman's triangle is the alternative form of Karpman drama triangle.

Words near Karpman's triangle in the dictionary

  1. Karpman drama triangles
  2. Karpman triangle
  3. Karpman triangles
  4. Karpman's drama triangle
  5. Karpman's drama triangles
  6. Karpman's triangle
  7. Karpos
  8. Karpowicz
  9. Karpowiczes
  10. Karpowitz
  11. Karpowitzes

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