Which instrument is described as assisting couples in communicating about a broad range of relationship issues and contains ten scales assessing marital satisfaction with two validity scores?

• A. MMPI
• B. Genogram
• C. MSI-R
• D. DAS

Answer: (C)

The instrument described is designed for couples therapy, offering a broad view of relationship functioning through multiple targeted areas and built-in checks for response validity. It provides ten scales that assess different aspects of marital satisfaction, giving a detailed profile of strengths and problem areas rather than a single overall score. The two validity scores help ensure the responses are reliable, flagging potential distortions in self-report so the results can guide meaningful discussion and planning.

This combination—multidimensional scales plus validity indicators—fits a tool intended to facilitate couples’ communication about a wide range of issues. Other options either measure general personality (not specific to relationships), map family structures, or offer a single or broader dyadic adjustment score without the same breadth of scales or validity checks.