In Rosenhan's Study Using Pseudopatients Who Attempted to Be Admitted

question 44

Multiple Choice

In Rosenhan's study using pseudopatients who attempted to be admitted to a mental hospital,which cognitive error was most likely responsible for their incorrect diagnoses

• A) availability heuristic
• B) confirmation bias 
• C) gambler's fallacy
• D) my-side bias

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge through thought, experience, and the senses, a fundamental part of human growth.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and for his theory of cognitive development in children.

Information-Processing

An approach in cognitive psychology that likens the human mind to a computer, primarily concerned with how people acquire, store, and process information.

Computers

Electronic devices that can store, retrieve, and process data, used for a wide range of personal and professional applications.