What Occurred in Boston When a Judge Ordered Several Schools

question 61

Multiple Choice

What occurred in Boston when a judge ordered several schools to desegregate by busing students to different areas?

• A) Whites accepted the proposal enthusiastically.
• B) Black parents and students rioted against police, with much racial violence continuing.
• C) White parents and students rioted against police, with much racial violence continuing.
• D) President Nixon refused to enforce the order, making it ineffective.

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Definitions:

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted feelings, desires, or impulses onto someone else.

Withdrawal Coping

A stress management strategy involving retreating from problems or avoiding dealing with stressful situations.