Which Dyadic Adjustment Scale subscale measures the degree to which each partner agrees with the other?

• A. Dyadic satisfaction
• B. Affectional expression
• C. Dyadic consensus
• D. Dyadic cohesion

Answer: (C)

Agreement between partners on important issues is what this subscale targets. The Dyadic Consensus subscale is designed to measure how much partners share the same views and can come to agreement on matters like finances, parenting, and other decisions. A higher score reflects greater alignment between partners. In contrast, Dyadic Satisfaction assesses overall relationship happiness, Dyadic Cohesion looks at shared activities and closeness, and Affectional Expression measures how affectionately partners relate to each other. So the subscale that specifically captures agreement is Dyadic Consensus.