In Rosenhan's Study of Pseudo-Patients in a Mental Hospital Concluded

question 10

Multiple Choice

In Rosenhan's study of pseudo-patients in a mental hospital concluded that __________.

• A) the pseudo-patients were never fully accepted into the label of patient
• B) the pseudo-patients easily convinced the doctors of their healthy status
• C) after being admitted, the pseudo-patients became mentally ill and eventually were fully admitted into the hospital
• D) once labeled, the pseudo-patients had a difficult time convincing the doctors otherwise

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Definitions:

Injunctive Norm

A type of social norm that describes what is commonly approved or disapproved within a culture or group.

Normative Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them, often resulting in public compliance but not necessarily private acceptance.

Verbal Harassment

Involves using words to belittle, demean, or assault someone, often creating an environment of fear or discomfort for the victim.

Conversion Theory

A psychological theory that suggests a minority group can influence the majority to adopt the minority's beliefs or behaviors under certain conditions.