Walter Stephan (1978) Conducted a Careful Study of the Effects

question 49

Multiple Choice

Walter Stephan (1978) conducted a careful study of the effects of school desegregation. Contrary to results found in the study of the desegregation of housing projects, Stephan found that __________.

• A) racial attitudes improved, but minority self-esteem did not
• B) racial attitudes improved, but minority achievement did not
• C) minority achievement improved, but racial attitudes did not
• D) racial attitudes did not improve and minority self-esteem decreased

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