The Main Point of the Rosenhan Article "On Being Sane

question 4

Multiple Choice

The main point of the Rosenhan article "On Being Sane in Insane Places" is:

• A)most mental illnesses have environmental causes
• B)psychiatric nurses have better medical and interpersonal skills than psychiatrists
• C)psychiatrists cannot accurately distinguish between the sane and the mentally ill
• D)the setting in which behavior occurs has little influence on people's perceptions
• E)there is a strong relationship between mental illness and social class

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