Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Duck's original model stages
Duck's original model stages
Four distinct stages
Intra-Psychic Phase nature
Intra-Psychic Phase nature
Private; focuses on cognitive processes within individual
Dyadic Phase key feature
Dyadic Phase key feature
Series of confrontations where dissatisfactions are aired
Social Phase key characteristic
Social Phase key characteristic
Breakup becomes public, involving couple's social networks
Grave-Dressing Phase focus
Grave-Dressing Phase focus
Creating narrative to maintain positive reputation
Repair strategy in dyadic phase
Repair strategy in dyadic phase
Improving communication through counselling
Tashiro & Frazier study finding
Tashiro & Frazier study finding
Personal growth and new insights after breakup
Fifth phase Duck added later
Fifth phase Duck added later
Resurrection phase
Resurrection phase purpose
Resurrection phase purpose
Prepare for future relationships using past experiences
Cultural bias in Duck's model
Cultural bias in Duck's model
Based on Western relationships, not non-Western cultures
Retrospective data limitation
Retrospective data limitation
Participants recall breakdown phases inaccurately
Ethical issue in breakdown research
Ethical issue in breakdown research
Causes distress recalling painful memories
Felmlee's fatal attraction hypothesis
Felmlee's fatal attraction hypothesis
Initially attractive traits become overwhelming over time
Rollie & Duck modification about phases
Rollie & Duck modification about phases
Individuals might return to earlier phases at any point