According to Labeling Theory, None of the Pseudo-Patients in David

question 100

Multiple Choice

According to labeling theory, none of the pseudo-patients in David Rosenhan's "On Being Sane in Insane Places" were discovered because

• A) they all were mentally ill, at least to some extent.
• B) they were too "clean-cut" to be considered mentally ill.
• C) they were well-coached in the symptoms real patients would experience.
• D) it is difficult for anyone to see past the label once a person has been labeled "mentally ill."

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Definitions:

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.

Belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Feeling

A subjective experience of emotions, reflecting a personal perception of emotions that can vary widely between individuals and situations.

Scapegoat

An individual or group blamed for wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, often as a means of deflecting attention or responsibility.