In Their Classic "Doll Studies" with African-American Children,social Psychologists Kenneth

question 149

Multiple Choice

In their classic "doll studies" with African-American children,social psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark (1947) demonstrated the negative effects of prejudice on children's self-esteem.This evidence was used by the Supreme Court to rule that

• A)affirmative action is necessary some places.
• B)schools should be desegregated.
• C)African Americans should be required to seek psychological counseling.
• D)the Ku Klux Klan is an illegal hate group.

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Definitions:

Stressful Events

Situations or occurrences that put significant pressure on an individual, potentially impacting their mental and physical well-being.

Dreaming Myth

A culturally or socially constructed belief about dreams that may not be supported by scientific evidence.

First-Person Perspective

A point of view where the narrative is presented from the protagonist's vantage point, using "I" or "we" pronouns.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and increased brain activity.