⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: B. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ [BS] Heigham. Betrayal. Breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence Betrayal is a commonly used story element in fiction, sometimes used as a plot twist. Definition[edit] Theoretical and practical needs[edit] Jackson explains why a clear definition is needed: Betrayal is both a "people" problem and a philosopher's problem. Signature and consequences[edit] If no true apology, atonement, real remorse and plan to change one's behaviors are present, then the one who was betrayed can accept that it happened, and that the perpetrator is unwilling or unable to change.
Betrayal trauma[edit] Betrayal trauma has symptoms similar to posttraumatic stress disorder,[3] although the element of amnesia and disassociation is likely to be greater. The key difference between traditional posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and betrayal trauma is that the former is historically seen as being caused primarily by fear, whereas betrayal trauma is a response to extreme anger.
In romantic relationships[edit]