9.3.4 Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown

• What does Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown describe?

  Relationship breakdown stages
• In the Intrapsychic Phase, one partner privately reflects on their dissatisfaction and evaluates alternatives
• What happens in the Dyadic Phase of Duck's Model?

  Confrontation and negotiation
• In the Social Phase, the conflict extends to social networks for support.
• After separation, partners create a personal narrative of the breakdown in the Grave-dressing Phase
• Which phase involves constructing a breakup narrative and rationalizing the separation?

  Grave-dressing
• Order the phases of Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown

  1️⃣ Intrapsychic

  2️⃣ Dyadic

  3️⃣ Social

  4️⃣ Grave-dressing
• Match each phase with its key process:

  Intrapsychic ↔️ Private reflection

  Dyadic ↔️ Direct confrontation

  Social ↔️ Seeking social support

  Grave-dressing ↔️ Constructing breakup narrative
• What is an example of the Intrapsychic Phase in Duck's Model?

  Jane considers ending relationship
• Conflict resolution attempts occur in the Dyadic Phase of Duck's Model.
• What role does social support play in the Social Phase?

  Involves friends and family
• In the Grave-dressing Phase, each partner creates a narrative to explain their breakup
• What does Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown describe?

  Stages couples go through
• The Intrapsychic Phase involves private reflection and evaluation of alternatives
• The Dyadic Phase includes direct confrontation and attempts at conflict resolution.
• What is the focus of the Social Phase in Duck's model?

  Seeking social support
• The Grave-dressing Phase involves constructing a breakup narrative
• Order the phases of Duck's Phase Model from first to last:

  1️⃣ Intrapsychic Phase

  2️⃣ Dyadic Phase

  3️⃣ Social Phase

  4️⃣ Grave-dressing Phase
• The Intrapsychic Phase involves partners discussing their issues together.

  False
• What do partners attempt during the Dyadic Phase?

  Conflict resolution
• In the Social Phase, partners seek support from their social networks
• The Grave-dressing Phase aims to redefine identity after the breakup.
• What is the primary process in the Intrapsychic Phase?

  Private reflection
• The Dyadic Phase involves direct confrontation and attempts at negotiation
• What is the role of friends and family in the Social Phase?

  Providing social support
• Duck's Phase Model describes four stages of relationship breakdown.
• Match the phase with its key process:

  Intrapsychic Phase ↔️ Private reflection

  Dyadic Phase ↔️ Conflict resolution attempts

  Social Phase ↔️ Aligning narratives

  Grave-dressing Phase ↔️ Redefining identity
• The Dyadic Phase follows the Intrapsychic Phase.
• What is the first key process in the Dyadic Phase?

  Direct Confrontation
• Compromise is always achieved during the Negotiation stage of the Dyadic Phase.

  False
• In the Social Phase, partners often seek emotional support from their social networks.
• What is the purpose of aligning narratives in the Social Phase?

  To receive validation
• The Grave-Dressing Phase is primarily concerned with redefining personal identity after a breakup.
• Steps involved in the Grave-Dressing Phase

  1️⃣ Constructing a breakup narrative

  2️⃣ Rationalizing the separation

  3️⃣ Redefining personal identity
• Why do partners construct breakup narratives in the Grave-Dressing Phase?

  To maintain self-esteem
• A structured framework is one of the key strengths of Duck's Phase Model.
• What is a limitation of Duck's Phase Model regarding its phases?

  Simplified Phases
• The phases in Duck's Model always occur in a strict linear order.

  False
• Why is retrospective bias a limitation of Duck's Phase Model?

  Relies on biased accounts
• The model highlights the role of social support networks in relationship breakdown.