What Was Demonstrated in Rosenhan's Study Using "Pseudopatients

question 47

Multiple Choice

What was demonstrated in Rosenhan's study using "pseudopatients"?

• A)Our mental health system is biased toward seeing mental illness in all potential patients.
• B)Most mental patients are extensively observed before an initial diagnosis is made.
• C)It is extremely difficult to successfully fake the symptoms of serious mental illness.
• D)Mental hospital staff often spend a great deal of time interacting with patients.

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Definitions:

Cooperation

The process of groups or individuals working together to achieve common goals or outcomes.

Reliability

The degree to which a measure or test produces consistent results over time under similar conditions.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or research study accurately represents what it intends to measure, without bias or error.

Psychiatrists

medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders.