How Might the Results of David Rosenhan's Study Inform an Evaluation

question 23

Multiple Choice

How might the results of David Rosenhan's study inform an evaluation of the DSM-5's system of classifying psychological disorders?

• A)The study's results are reassuring because they suggest that diagnostic labels have no impact on how a person's behavior is perceived.
• B)The study's results are reassuring because they suggest that diagnostic labels strongly affect how a person's behavior is perceived.
• C)The study's results are worrying because they suggest that diagnostic labels have no impact on how a person's behavior is perceived.
• D)The study's results are worrying because they suggest that diagnostic labels strongly affect how a person's behavior is perceived.

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Definitions:

Defamation of Character

The act of communicating false statements about a person that injure that person's reputation.

Implied Contract

A contract that is created by the acceptance or conduct of the parties rather than the written word.

Rogers' Protection Motivation Theory

A theory suggesting that people protect themselves based on four factors: perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, response efficacy, and self-efficacy.

Bem's Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals can develop aspects of their gender identity through the observation and imitation of gendered behavior.