Outline the breakdown of relationships.

Duck's Phase Model claims that breakdown happens in four stages. The first stage is Intrapsychic whereby an individual realises there is a problem within the relationship. The second is Dyadic whereby the individual confronts their partner. The third is Social whereby the individual discusses the relationship with their friends. The last stage is Grave Dressing whereby the couple breaks up and each tell their own version of events in order to leave the relationship with low levels of blame. 

ZA
Answered by Zaynah A. Psychology tutor

4597 Views

See similar Psychology GCSE tutors

Related Psychology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the types of long-term memory devised by Tulving (1972)?


Suggest one strength and one weakness of the qualitative data used in your chosen study


Using an example of an attachment research study, explain what is meant by 'institutionalisation'. (4 marks)


Evaluate the use of laboratory research in psychology, providing examples from core studies (4).


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning