Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many distinct phases did Duck originally propose in his model of relationship breakdown?
How many distinct phases did Duck originally propose in his model of relationship breakdown?
Four phases
What is the main characteristic of the intra-psychic phase?
What is the main characteristic of the intra-psychic phase?
Focus on cognitive processes within self
What occurs during the dyadic phase?
What occurs during the dyadic phase?
Series of confrontations aired
How does the social phase affect the dissolution process?
How does the social phase affect the dissolution process?
It accelerates the dissolution
What is the main focus of the grave-dressing phase?
What is the main focus of the grave-dressing phase?
Creating a narrative
What repair strategy does the model suggest for the dyadic phase?
What repair strategy does the model suggest for the dyadic phase?
Improving communication via counselling
What did Tashiro and Frazier find in their study of breakups?
What did Tashiro and Frazier find in their study of breakups?
People report personal growth & insights
What did Duck add to address criticism that the original model was overly simplistic?
What did Duck add to address criticism that the original model was overly simplistic?
A fifth resurrection phase
What is the purpose of the resurrection phase?
What is the purpose of the resurrection phase?
Preparing for future relationships
Why is Duck's model considered culturally biased?
Why is Duck's model considered culturally biased?
It's based on Western relationships
How does reliance on retrospective data limit the model?
How does reliance on retrospective data limit the model?
It compromises internal validity
What key feature did Rollie and Duck add to improve the model?
What key feature did Rollie and Duck add to improve the model?
Individuals can return to earlier phases