3.4: Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown

Question 1

Name and outline the intra-psychic stage of Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown (3 marks)

Answer 1

Intra-psychic stage.

The intra-psychic stage is where partners express their feelings and plans to save the relationship are considered

Question 2

Name and outline the dyadic stage of Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown (3 marks)

Answer 2

Dyadic stage.

The dyadic stage is where partners assess each other’s behaviour and evaluate the costs of withdrawing

Question 3

Name and outline the social phase of Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown (3 marks)

Answer 3

Social phase.
The social phase is where partners engage in activities aimed at getting over the relationship breakdown and announce they are splitting

Question 4

Name and outline the grave-dressing phase of Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown (3 marks)

Answer 4

Grave-dressing.
The grave-dressing phase is where partners question their decision and then consider how the break-up has impacted their social network