Duck's Phase Model

Question 1

Who came up with Ducks Phase Model?

Answer 1

Duck

Question 2

When did Duck come up with his Phase Model?

Answer 2

1988

Question 3

How many phases are in the Phase Model?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Phase 1

Answer 4

Intra-psychic Phase

Question 5

Phase 2

Answer 5

Dyadic Phase

Question 6

Phase 3

Answer 6

Social Phase

Question 7

Phase 4

Answer 7

Grave-dressing Phase

Question 8

Intra-psychic Phase

Answer 8

Inside the head of one person. One partner becomes dissatisfied with the relationship.

Question 9

Dyadic Phase

Answer 9

Between two people. The other partner is told about the dissatisfaction

Question 10

Social Phase

Answer 10

Beyond the couple. The break-up is made public to friends and family. Implications are discussed. the relationship can be saved here.

Question 11

Grave-dressing phase

Answer 11

Finishing the relationship completely. the ex-partners organise their lives post-relationship. They tell their own version of the breakup and of their current relationship with their ex

Question 12

what does research suggest?

Answer 12

it doesn’t show how complex the breakdown of a relationship can be

Question 13

Rusbult and Zembrodt (1983)

Answer 13

said some people in a relationship breakdown actively lead the process. Others believe things will resolve themselves

Question 14

Akert (1992)

Answer 14

said people who do the breaking up are less likely to be upset or to show physical symptoms

Question 15

Ducks Phase Model is…

Answer 15

descriptive

Question 16

What does Ducks Phase Model not explain?

Answer 16

Why relationships end

Question 17

What does Ducks Phase Model not take into account?

Answer 17

cultural differences