Question 1

It is a fact of life that even once-strong relationships come to an end and for all sorts of reasons: lack of communication, disinterest, neglect, betrayal, but can we identify what?

Accepted Answer

It is a fact of life that even once-strong relationships come to an end and for all sorts of reasons: lack of communication, disinterest, neglect, betrayal, but can we identify any patterns in the breakdown process?

Question 2

``` It is a fact of life that even once-strong relationships come to an end and for all sorts of reasons: lack of communication, disinterest, neglect, betrayal, but can we identify any patterns in the breakdown process? Steve Duck (1997) ```

Accepted Answer

Steve Duck (1997) believes we can and has devised a comprehensive model of relationship breakdown that is widely accepted

Question 3

A phase model of relationship breakdown

Accepted Answer

A phase model of relationship breakdown is an explanation of the stages people go through when their relationship is not working

Question 4

A phase model of relationship breakdown is an explanation of the stages people go through when their relationship is not working. Once one partner is dissatisfied, what?

Accepted Answer

Once one partner is dissatisfied, there are four phases in the process, each with a different focus: 1. Intra-psychic 2. Dyadic 3. Social 4. Grave-dressing

Question 5

Duck (2007) proposed a phase model of relationship breakdown. What did he argue?

Accepted Answer

He argued that the ending of a relationship is not a one-off event, but a process that takes time and goes through four distinct phases

Question 6

Duck (2007) proposed a phase model of relationship breakdown. He argued that the ending of a relationship is not a one-off event, but a process that takes time and goes through four distinct phases. What is each phase marked by?

Accepted Answer

Each phase is marked by one partner (or both) reaching a 'threshold'

Question 7

Duck (2007) proposed a phase model of relationship breakdown. He argued that the ending of a relationship is not a one-off event, but a process that takes time and goes through four distinct phases. Each phase is marked by one partner (or both) reaching a 'threshold,' a point at which what?

Accepted Answer

Each phase is marked by one partner (or both) reaching a 'threshold,' a point at which their perception of the relationship changes (usually for the worse)

Question 8

Duck (2007) proposed a phase model of relationship breakdown. He argued that the ending of a relationship is not a one-off event, but a process that takes time and goes through four distinct phases. Each phase is marked by one partner (or both) reaching a 'threshold,' a point at which their perception of the relationship changes (usually for the worse). When does the road to break-up begin?

Accepted Answer

The road to break-up begins once a partner realises that they are dissatisfied with the relationship and distressed about the way things are going

Question 9

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold:

Accepted Answer

Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change

Question 10

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. What is the focus of the intra-psychic phase?

Accepted Answer

The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual

Question 11

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner

Accepted Answer

The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction

Question 12

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on what?

Accepted Answer

The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on their partner's shortcomings

Question 13

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on their partner's shortcomings. The partner does what privately?

Accepted Answer

The partner mulls their thoughts over privately

Question 14

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on their partner's shortcomings. The partner mulls their thoughts over privately and may do what?

Accepted Answer

The partner mulls their thoughts over privately and may share them with a trusted friend

Question 15

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on their partner's shortcomings. The partner mulls their thoughts over privately and may share them with a trusted friend. They weigh up what and evaluate these against what?

Accepted Answer

They weigh up the pros and cons of the relationship and evaluate these against the alternatives (including being alone)

Question 16

The intra-psychic phase: Threshold: 'I can't stand this anymore,' indicating a determination that something has to change. The focus of the intra-psyhic phase is on cognitive processes occurring within the individual. The dissatisfied partner broods on the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction, centring mostly on their partner's shortcomings. The partner mulls their thoughts over privately and may share them with a trusted friend. They weigh up the pros and cons of the relationship and evaluate these against the alternatives (including being alone). They begin to make what for the future?

Accepted Answer

They begin to make plans for the future

Question 17

The dyadic phase: Threshold:

Accepted Answer

Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing'

Question 18

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' What is the focus of the dyadic phase?

Accepted Answer

The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners

Question 19

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when

Accepted Answer

There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer

Question 20

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer. What is there over a period of time?

Accepted Answer

There is a series of confrontations over a period of time

Question 21

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer. There is a series of confrontations over a period of time, in which what?

Accepted Answer

There is a series of confrontations over a period of time, in which the relationship is discussed and dissatisfactions are aired

Question 22

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer. There is a series of confrontations over a period of time, in which the relationship is discussed and dissatisfactions are aired. What are these characterised by?

Accepted Answer

These are characterised by: 1. Anxiety 2. Hostility 3. Probably complaints about lack of equity 4. Resentment over imbalanced roles 5. A rethinking of the commitment that kept the partners together

Question 23

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer. There is a series of confrontations over a period of time, in which the relationship is discussed and dissatisfactions are aired. These are characterised by anxiety, hostility, probably complaints about lack of equity, resentment over imbalanced roles and a rethinking of the commitment that kept the partners together. What are the possible outcomes?

Accepted Answer

There are two possible outcomes: 1. A determination to continue breaking up the relationship Or, 2. A renewed desire to repair it

Question 24

The dyadic phase: Threshold: They eventually come to the conclusion, 'I would be justified in withdrawing.' The focus of the dyadic phase is on interpersonal processes between the two partners. There comes a point when they cannot avoid talking about their relationship any longer. There is a series of confrontations over a period of time, in which the relationship is discussed and dissatisfactions are aired. These are characterised by anxiety, hostility, probably complaints about lack of equity, resentment over imbalanced roles and a rethinking of the commitment that kept the partners together. There are two possible outcomes: A determination to continue breaking up the relationship or a renewed desire to repair it, but if the rescue attempts fail, what happens?

Accepted Answer

There are two possible outcomes: 1. A determination to continue breaking up the relationship Or, 2. A renewed desire to repair it ,but if the rescue attempts fail, another threshold is reached

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