Breakdown Rollieand Duck

Question 1

Researchers

Answer 1

Kassin
Argyle
Akert

Question 2

Eval-

Answer 2

Relationship breakdown is complex- Akert instigator suffers fewer neg effects
Ignores how may end pos
Does occur in set stages
Heterosexual bias
Gender diffs

Question 3

What are the 6 stages of breakdown

Answer 3

Breakdown- one partner becomes increasingly dissat
Inteapyschic stage-social withdrawal and resentment focusing on faults of other and lack of sat face the express repress dilemma
Dyadic processes- confront partner and begin to take about probs asses the joint cost of withdrawal
Social processes- breakup made public advice is sought intevention team called social implications addressed people may scapegoat
Grave dressing- post mortem accounts publicised different accounts to diff listeners
Ressurection- prep for life after create sense of self value define what you want out of future relationships