Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who developed the phase model of relationship breakdown and in which year?
Who developed the phase model of relationship breakdown and in which year?
Steve Duck in 1997
How many phases did Duck's original model of relationship breakdown include?
How many phases did Duck's original model of relationship breakdown include?
Four phases
What is the threshold statement for the intra-psychic phase?
What is the threshold statement for the intra-psychic phase?
'I can't stand this anymore'
Which phase involves direct confrontations between partners about relationship problems?
Which phase involves direct confrontations between partners about relationship problems?
Dyadic phase
At which phase does the relationship breakdown typically become the 'point of no return'?
At which phase does the relationship breakdown typically become the 'point of no return'?
Social phase
What is the primary task during the grave-dressing phase?
What is the primary task during the grave-dressing phase?
Creating a favourable narrative
According to Duck (1994), what should people focus on during the intra-psychic phase?
According to Duck (1994), what should people focus on during the intra-psychic phase?
Their partner's positive qualities
What did Rollie and Duck (2006) add to the original model?
What did Rollie and Duck (2006) add to the original model?
A fifth resurrection phase
What methodological issue affects research supporting Duck's model?
What methodological issue affects research supporting Duck's model?
Most research is retrospective
According to Moghaddam et al. (1993), how do relationships differ in collectivist cultures?
According to Moghaddam et al. (1993), how do relationships differ in collectivist cultures?
More obligatory & less easily ended