Which of the Following Statements About Marriage Best Captures the Realities

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about marriage best captures the realities for Roman women by the first century B.C.E.?

• A)They had legal independence inside their marriages.
• B)They had legal control over all children still at home.
• C)They were legally controlled by their husbands.
• D)They remained legally the property of their fathers.
• E)If rich enough, they could marry two husbands simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Incongruent Self-Concept

A state where there is a mismatch between one's self-perception and the reality of one's attributes or experiences.

Unconditional Affection

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Affection or emotional support shown towards someone that is dependent on specific conditions or behaviors they exhibit.

Reaction Formation

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