Define Eugenics and Describe How It Affected the United States

question 41

Essay

Define eugenics and describe how it affected the United States during the Progressive Era.

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Definitions:

Melanie Klein

A psychoanalyst known for her work in child psychology and psychoanalysis, particularly for her theoretical contributions on object relations theory.

Destructive

Destructive refers to causing damage or harm in a manner that leads to the deterioration or annihilation of something.

Psychotic

Pertaining to psychosis, a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.

Idealizes

The act of envisioning or depicting someone or something in an ideal form, often overlooking flaws or realities.