What Policy Change Did David Rosenhan's Study "Being Sane in Insane

question 32

Multiple Choice

What policy change did David Rosenhan's study "Being Sane in Insane Places" lead to?

• A) The study contributed to the deinstitutionalization movement.
• B) The study caused a cultural shift in how mainstream Americans view mental illness.
• C) The study raised many ethical research concerns, resulting in the establishment of institutional research boards.
• D) The study renewed long-terminated funding for mental hospitals and other similarly structured institutions.

Recognize the differences and similarities between rationalism and empiricism.

Identify common errors and biases in perception, memory, and cognition.

Assess the reliability and importance of evidence in forming beliefs and arguments.

Differentiate between various sources of evidence and their relative reliability.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon in which a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to personal expectations, rather than the treatment itself having any therapeutic effect.

Antidepressants

Medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Autism

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and by restrictive and repetitive behaviors.