As part of a research study,David Rosenhan and his colleagues (1973)faked schizophrenic symptoms to infiltrate mental hospitals.Once they had been admitted and no longer complained of any fake symptoms:

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Once admitted, the clinicians did not recognize that the pseudopatients were faking their symptoms and instead sought to confirm their admitting diagnoses by finding evidence in their histories and behavior. This study demonstrated the ease with which individuals can be labeled as mentally ill and the potential for misdiagnosis and mistreatment within mental health institutions.

As Part of a Research Study,David Rosenhan and His Colleagues