Ruby Bridges Cognitive Development Reflection Paper

After watching the “Ruby Bridges” movie (see “Related Links”, address the below questions in a typed, 2 to 3 page reflection paper. Do not just type question and answer; write a reflection.

1. What psychological stressors did Ruby face?

2. Why did Ruby’s father not want her to attend the new school?

3. Why did the psychiatrist want to study Ruby?

4. What behavior did Ruby exhibit that led her parents to call the psychiatrist?

5. What techniques did the psychiatrist utilize in working with Ruby?

6. What coping mechanisms did Ruby utilize to prevent her from having negative psychological affects on her cognitive development?

7. What role did Ms. Henry play in Ruby’s development?

8. How would you have responded to this situation as Ruby’s parent?

9. How did this movie impact you?