The Hobson V. Hansen Case

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Hobson v. Hansen case

• A)contested the use of psychological tests for placement.
• B)resisted the previous court order to desegregate.
• C)forced schools to desegregate.
• D)challenged the use of tests for Asian American children.

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Definitions:

Compassion

A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

Support

Assistance provided to meet the physical, emotional, or financial needs of individuals or groups.

Individualist-Collectivist

This term refers to a dimension of culture that contrasts the preference for behavior that prioritizes self-interest versus group interests.

Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which people are able to deal with the unexpected and how they cope with uncertainty in unstructured environments.