Psychology

How do adult intimate relationships start and what factors contribute to them being maintained? Answer with reference to theories ofrelationship formation and maintenance.It is advisable to use following resources:1. Gross “Psychology, The Science of Mind and Behaviour”.2.Diana Dwyer “Interpersonal Relationships”. You can stick to this plan + refer to other theories of relationship:Essay plan.Introduction.• What is a relationship? Definitions and varieties.• Introduction to an intimate relationship.Main body.Factors determining relationship formation:• Proximity.• Familiarity.• Physical attractiveness.• Similarity. (bring in stage models here)The maintenance of relationship:• What keeps people together?• Social exchange theory (SET).Relationship breakdown:• Why do relationships go wrong?• Duck’s model of relationship dissolution.• Rusbult and Zembrodt’s model of responses to dissatisfaction.Conclusion.