In the Early Twentieth Century, the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the early twentieth century, the U.S. government developed intelligence tests to evaluate newly arriving immigrants. Poor test scores among immigrants who were not of Anglo-Saxon heritage were attributed by some psychologists of that day to

• A) slow reaction time.
• B) innate mental inferiority.
• C) eugenics.
• D) divergent thinking.

Recognize the impact of immigration waves on American society and the origin countries of these immigrants.

Identify the diseases immigrants faced due to poor living conditions and the importance of sanitation.

Analyze the evolving role of women in society, from domestic spheres to participation in the labor force.

Understand the historical portrayal and misrepresentation of African American families.

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Definitions:

Assumption Smashing

A critical thinking approach that challenges and breaks down preconceived notions or beliefs to foster innovative thinking.

Illumination

The stage of the creative process involving a sudden realization or insight that leads to a solution.

Corporate Cultures

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize the environment within an organization.

Analogy Method

A problem-solving strategy that draws comparisons between a current situation and another analogous situation to find a similar solution.