David Rosenhan Sent Pseudopatients to a Mental Hospital, Where They

question 160

Multiple Choice

David Rosenhan sent pseudopatients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results of this study led him to conclude that _____ greatly affects mental illness.

• A) an actual symptom
• B) the community mental health system
• C) labeling
• D) communication

Understand the primary challenges and filters affecting sociological research.

Identify and explain the concepts of reliability, validity, and generalizability in research.

Comprehend the impact of values, bias, and experience on perceptions of reality and research outcomes.

Recognize various research methods, including field experiments, participant observation, and the importance of sampling techniques.

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Definitions:

Systematically Desensitizing

A therapeutic technique used to reduce fear or anxiety towards a particular object or situation by gradually exposing the subject to the object or situation in a controlled manner.

Test Anxiety

A psychological condition in which individuals experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations, potentially impairing their performance.

Token Economy

An operant conditioning procedure in which people earn a token of some sort for exhibiting a desired behavior and can later exchange the tokens for various privileges or treats.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behaviors are influenced by consequences like rewards or punishments.