The Case of Brown V

question 46

Multiple Choice

The case of Brown v.Board of Education (1954) has been cited as a significant case in the development of psychology and the law.On what issue in this case did psychologists submit a brief to the Supreme Court?

• A)prejudice and discrimination
• B)intelligence
• C)aggression
• D)inclusion of mitigating factors in death penalty decisions
• E)gender differences in treatment readiness

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Definitions:

Confederacy

A league or alliance, especially of states or groups. Historically, it also refers to the Confederate States of America, a collection of 11 southern states that seceded from the United States in 1860-1861.

Northern Officers

Military leaders from the Northern states of the United States, notably the Union side during the American Civil War, who held command positions.

Battle of Bull Run

The Battle of Bull Run refers to two significant battles during the American Civil War, known as the Battle of First Bull Run (or First Manassas) in 1861 and the Battle of Second Bull Run (or Second Manassas) in 1862, both named after a nearby creek in Virginia.

Much Blood

A phrase that might refer to situations or events characterized by a lot of violence or casualties.