Which of the Following Would Be the Least Likely to Qualify

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the least likely to qualify for a strict scrutiny or even a heightened scrutiny test by the Supreme Court to determine whether the policy is an unconstitutional violation of the equal protection clause?

• A)preventing whites from attending schools designed to serve African American students
• B)voter redistricting plans based on the ethnic makeup of various neighborhoods
• C)a national hotel chain's policy of requiring proof of citizenship when registering
• D)having different minimum ages for men and women to marry

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Definitions:

Seligman

Seligman is known for his contributions to positive psychology, notably the concept of "learned helplessness" and theories surrounding optimism and well-being.

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are likely to be repeated.

Observational Learning

Acquiring new behaviors or information by watching the actions or expressions of others.

Operant Conditioning

is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.