The Drama Triangle, identified by Dr. Stephen Karpman, is a dynamic model of social interaction comprising three archetypal (dysfunctional) personas – victim, persecutor and rescuer. They are trapped in a ceaseless cycle of conflict, switching between roles without resolution. Find out your default and secondary role by taking the following quiz.

Read the statements and select if you identify yourself with the statement.

( 0 - I do not identify with this statement, 1 - I identify somewhat with this statement, 2 - I strongly identify with this statement)

First Name *

Email *

I struggle to make decisions. *

I do not identify with this statement

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I look for opportunities to help other people. *

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I feel I am often unlucky. *

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I tend to get impatient with my colleagues. *

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My way is usually the right way. *

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I regularly feel hopeless and overwhelmed. *

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I hate it when I’m not in charge. *

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I often feel responsible for other people’s wellbeing. *

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I’m told I can be intimidating. *

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I don’t ‘suffer fools’. *

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I’m generally a selfless person. *

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Some people just don’t have what it takes. *

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I find it difficult to speak up for myself. *

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I often speak up on behalf of others. *

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I regularly feel out of my depth. *

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I’m as likely to fight other people’s battles as my own. *

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I am strongly empathetic. *

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I like to help people solve problems. *

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I always get landed with the worst projects. *

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I rarely make mistakes. *

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I feel guilty if others are struggling. *

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I often feel undervalued. *

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I avoid confrontation. *

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I quite enjoy confrontation. *

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Helping others is a reward in itself. *

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I’m quite critical of other people. *

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I find myself picking up the slack for other people. *

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I expect others to meet the same standards I set for myself. *

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I don’t feel I have any influence. *

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I find myself blaming others a lot. *

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