Question

how did school segregation in the united states cause african american students to feel?
a. excluded, which increased their level of motivation in school
b. rejected, which enhanced their educational and mental development
c. superior, which improved their level of motivation in school
d. inferior, which delayed their educational and mental development

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Analyze the psychological and educational impacts of school segregation

The landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education (1954) established that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The Court's ruling relied heavily on psychological studies, such as the famous "doll tests" conducted by Kenneth and Mamie Clark, which demonstrated that segregation generated a feeling of inferiority among African American children that could permanently affect their self-esteem, motivation, and educational/mental development.

Evaluate the given options

• A is incorrect because feeling excluded does not increase motivation in school.
• B is incorrect because feeling rejected does not enhance educational and mental development.
• C is incorrect because segregation did not make African American students feel superior, nor did it improve their motivation.
• D is correct because segregation generated a feeling of inferiority, which delayed educational and mental development.

Answer:

• (A) excluded, which increased their level of motivation in school
• (B) rejected, which enhanced their educational and mental development
• (C) superior, which improved their level of motivation in school
• (D) inferior, which delayed their educational and mental development (Correct answer)