According to Labeling Theory, Why Were None of the Pseudopatients

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to labeling theory, why were none of the pseudopatients in David Rosenhan's "On Being Sane in Insane Places" discovered?

• A) They all were really 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) Psychiatry is not a real science.
• E) Once a person has been labeled "mentally ill," it is very hard for anyone to see past the label.

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Definitions:

Enclosed Places

Areas or spaces that are completely or partially surrounded by walls, barriers, or structures.

Fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

Trapped

A feeling or situation where an individual believes they have no escape or options available, often leading to stress or anxiety.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong, disregards the feelings of others, often leading to conflict with societal norms.