Which of the following is one of the seven questions of investigation in Gottman's marital assessment?

• A. Overall partner status
• B. Degrees of separation in family history
• C. Time spent on chores
• D. Frequencies of vacations

Answer: (A)

In Gottman’s assessment, seven broad questions are used to quickly map the couple’s relationship health. The option describing the overall partner status is the best because it captures the global sense of how each partner experiences the relationship—overall satisfaction, emotional climate, and functioning. This high-level read sets the frame for what’s happening between them and guides how to interpret later, more detailed topics. The other topics listed are more specific or biographical in nature (how chores are divided, family history details, or vacation frequency) and don't provide that overarching snapshot of the relationship climate the seven investigative questions aim to establish.