Regarding Psychiatric Labeling, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 736

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychiatric labeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Rosenhan's study shows that it is far better to label problems than to label people.
• B) The terms and labels for various mental disorders have not been shown to provide information to help psychological professionals and should be discarded.
• C) People who have been labeled mentally ill (at any time in their lives)are more likely to be denied employment and housing.
• D) People who have been labeled as mentally ill are more likely to be falsely accused of crimes.

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