Which choice correctly pairs a pioneering woman in psychology with a "first"?

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Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering African American psychologist known for her work on the impacts of race and discrimination on child development, rather than being the first woman of color to be awarded a PhD in Psychology, she was notable for her research alongside her husband, Kenneth Clark, which played a role in the Brown v. Board of Education case. However, the correct pairing in the context of being a "first" in psychology is not accurately represented in any of the choices provided. The confusion arises from the phrasing of the options: Mamie Phipps Clark was indeed a pioneering woman in psychology, but she was not the first woman of color to be awarded a PhD in Psychology; that milestone is attributed to Inez Beverly Prosser. Additionally, Mary Whiton Calkins, mentioned in option D, was the first woman to complete all the requirements for a PhD in psychology, but Harvard University refused to award her the degree because of her gender.

Which Choice Correctly Pairs a Pioneering Woman in Psychology with a "First