Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Who developed the phase model of relationship breakdown and when?
Who developed the phase model of relationship breakdown and when?
Steve Duck (1997)
Number of phases in Duck's original breakdown model
Number of phases in Duck's original breakdown model
Four
Definition of threshold in Duck's model
Definition of threshold in Duck's model
Point where perception changes; partner realizes they're unhappy and feels distressed
Intra-psychic phase threshold
Intra-psychic phase threshold
I can't stand this anymore
Dyadic phase threshold
Dyadic phase threshold
I would be justified in withdrawing
Social phase threshold
Social phase threshold
I mean it
Grave-dressing phase threshold
Grave-dressing phase threshold
It's now inevitable
Fifth phase added by Rollie & Duck (2006)
Fifth phase added by Rollie & Duck (2006)
Resurrection phase
Cultural bias limitation of Duck's model
Cultural bias limitation of Duck's model
Based on individualist cultures (particularly USA)
Why model is descriptive not explanatory
Why model is descriptive not explanatory
Describes what happens, not why breakdowns occur