The Dyadic Cohesion subscale assesses which aspect of the couple's relationship?

• A. The degree to which partners agree in reference to affection
• B. The degree to which partners participate in activities together
• C. The reliability of communication
• D. The overall level of relationship satisfaction

Answer: (B)

Dyadic cohesion measures how connected a couple feels by sharing activities and spending time together. It reflects the sense of togetherness and how much the partners engage in joint experiences as a unit. Therefore, the option describing participation in activities together best captures this construct. The other options relate to different aspects: agreement about affection targets alignment in expressing affection, reliability of communication concerns how well messages are conveyed, and overall relationship satisfaction is a general judgment of the relationship, not specifically about shared activities.