Question

how did the doll study help the cause of integration?
a. it showed that segregating dolls was harmless.
b. it showed that segregation damaged childrens emotions.
c. it showed that separate schools were not equal.
d. it showed that toy stores were not integrated.

Explanation:

The "doll study" (Clark Doll Test) was a psychological experiment. It showed that segregation had a negative impact on children's self - perception and emotions. Segregated environments made African - American children feel inferior. This emotional damage was a key argument against segregation.

• Option A is incorrect because the study was about the harm of segregation (not just to dolls but to children) rather than showing it was harmless.
• Option C is about the equality of schools in a more material or resource - based sense (like facilities, curriculum), which was not the main focus of the doll study. The doll study was more about the psychological/emotional impact.
• Option D is off - topic as the study was not about toy stores.

Answer:

B. It showed that segregation damaged children's emotions.