The Psychological Research That Contributed to the Supreme Court's Decision

question 15

Multiple Choice

The psychological research that contributed to the Supreme Court's decision to desegregate schools in the 1950s

• A) Illustrates "science as liberal"
• B) Illustrates "science as conservative"
• C) Illustrates biases in government
• D) Illustrates the limited funding available for research

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Definitions:

T-Data Technique

A method in personality research that involves objective tests designed to bypass the social desirability bias, focusing on observable behavior under controlled conditions.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of traits, characteristics, and diseases from parents to offspring, influencing various aspects of biological and psychological development.

Big Five Factors

A psychological theory that identifies five fundamental aspects of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Six-Factor Model

A personality framework suggesting the existence of six broad dimensions of human personality traits, expanding beyond the commonly referenced Big Five model.