Ducks and Knapps Relational Dissolution Flashcards
How does Ducks Relational Dissolution Theory work?
(Bet I Don’t See Gary Reading)
- Breakdown
- Intrapsychic
- Dyadic
- Social
- Gravedressing
- Ressurection
Explain Ducks Breakdown (Post Phase)
- only one person realize not happy
- Threshold: can’t stand this anymore
Explain Ducks Intrapsychic Phase (1)
- still one person
- pros and cons
- can tell 3rd person
- Threshold: I’d be justified if we broke up
- can get stuck in phase if you don’t tell partner
Explain Ducks Dyadic Phase (2)
- other partner involved
- confrontation
- end/repair relationship
- increase communication cuz of negotiation
- Threshold: I mean it…
Explain Ducks Social Phase (3)
- decision about relationship after
- talk to 3rd party, justify why
- communicate w/ group more
- mostly negative connotations
- Threshold: Inevitable
Explain Ducks Gravedressing Phase (4)
- get over it
- reflection
- recall/reinterpret
- explain ur version of breakup w/ public
- Threshold: definitely over
Explain Ducks Resurrection Phase (Post Phase)
- able to date others
- No Threshold
What are 2 stages of Knapps Dissolution Model
- Developmental
2. Dissolution
Explain Knapps Developmental Stage
Initiate Exploratory Intensifying Integrating Bonding
Explain Knapps Dissolution Stage
Differentiating Circumscribing Stagnant Avoidance Termination
Explain Knapps Initiation Phase
- sizing up person
- first impressions
- similarities
Explain Knapps Experimenting Phase
- mostly small talk
- express self in safe environment
Explain Knapps Intensifying Phase
- develop strong feelings
- attraction
- rewards you benefit
Explain Knapps Integrating
- 2 become 1
- personalities mesh
- “I” is “we”
- state couple status
Explain Knapps Bonding Phase
-public declaration you are a couple
Explain Knapps Differentiating
- start to separate
- argument/conflict
- occurs quick after bonding, if bond moved too fast
Explain Knapps Circumscribing
- drawing line, restriction of communication
- topics sensitive
- no nurturing communication
- lots of small talk
Explain Knapps Stagnating
- relationship put on hold
- very little communication
- not express commitment
- communication that does happen isn’t pleasant
Explain Knapps Avoiding
- begin physical proximity
- intentional avoidance
- no interactions
- separation
Explain Knapps Terminating
- at least 1 person says its over
- decision on future standing
- communicate end to other ppl to summarize it
