Psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Phipps Clark found that doll tests
A) demonstrated that observational learning can promote aggressive as well as nurturing behavior in children.
B) showed that most people are willing to obey authority figures, even if those orders conflict with their own personal values.
C) confirmed that behavior can be modified based on a system of positive or negative reinforcements.
D) exposed internalized racism in African-American children, particularly among children attending segregated schools.

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The Phipps Clark doll tests were designed to identify the psychological effects of racial segregation on African-American children. The tests revealed that many of these children had internalized racism and a preference for white dolls, indicating the damaging effects of segregation and discrimination.

Psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Phipps Clark Found That Doll Tests