Psychologist David Rosenhan Illustrated the Impact of Psychiatric Labeling in a Study

question 658

Multiple Choice

Psychologist David Rosenhan illustrated the impact of psychiatric labeling in a study in which he and several colleagues

• A) surveyed 5,000 Americans concerning their beliefs about mental illness.
• B) surveyed 1,000 former patients of psychiatric facilities about the discrimination they faced after being discharged from the facility.
• C) had themselves committed to mental hospitals with a diagnosis of "schizophrenia."
• D) went out on the streets and pretended to be mentally disturbed and videotaped the reactions of people passing by.

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by a repeated sudden and irrepressible need to sleep during waking hours.

Circadian Rhythm Disorder

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Erratic Sleep Cycle

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Sleep

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