Theories of Romantic Relationships

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Which one of the following sequences shows the correct order of Duck's phases of relationship breakdown?

A - Dyadic, intra-psychic, social, grave dressing
B - Intra-psychic, dyadic, social, grave dressing
C - Intra-psychic, social, dyadic, grave dressing
B - Intra-psychic, dyadic, social, grave dressing
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Briefly outline what is meant by 'equity' in relation to theories of romantic relationships.

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Equity theory is an economic model of relationships that is based on the idea of fairness for each partner, and this emphasises the need for each partner to experience a balance between their costs and benefits from their relationship.
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Name and outline one stage of Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown.

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In the social phase, partners engage in activities aimed at getting over the relationship breakdown, and announce to friends and family that they are splitting.
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Investment is one feature of the investment model of relationships. Identify one other feature of the investment model of relationships.

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Commitment.
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Barbara and Jamima are both having relationship difficulties with their respective partners.

Barbara says, 'I'm really fed up and I wish the relationship was over. But I can't tell him, because he thinks everything is fine.'

Jamima says, 'We are getting
The intra-psychic stage of relationship breakdown is when one person is privately dissatisfied with the relationship, and is considering ending it. They worry about the problems it will cause, but are considering expressing this dissatisfaction to their p
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Briefly outline what is meant by 'equity' in relation to theories of romantic relationships.

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Equity theory is an economic model of relationships that is based on the idea of fairness for each partner, and this emphasises the need for each partner to experience a balance between their costs and benefits from their relationship.

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Name and outline one stage of Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown.

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Investment is one feature of the investment model of relationships. Identify one other feature of the investment model of relationships.

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Card 5

Front

Barbara and Jamima are both having relationship difficulties with their respective partners.

Barbara says, 'I'm really fed up and I wish the relationship was over. But I can't tell him, because he thinks everything is fine.'

Jamima says, 'We are getting

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