In a study by David Rosenhan, researchers were admitted as patients into various mental hospitals after they falsely claimed to be "hearing voices." This study best illustrated the negative effects of

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The study by David Rosenhan showed how diagnostic labels can have negative effects on how patients are perceived and treated. The researchers were labeled with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and were not able to convince the hospital staff that they were not actually mentally ill, even though they were behaving normally. This study highlights the potential harm that can come from diagnostic labeling and the importance of careful evaluation and diagnosis in mental health treatment.

In a Study by David Rosenhan, Researchers Were Admitted as Patients