In 1973, Rosenhan conducted a study in which eight healthy individuals were asked to see a psychiatrist at various hospitals.What did the results of this study demonstrate?

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The results of the study demonstrated that once a person has been labeled with a psychological disorder, that label colors how others perceive everything else he or she does. In the study, all of the participants were diagnosed with a psychiatric illness upon admission, despite showing no actual symptoms, and their normal behaviors were interpreted as symptoms of their supposed disorders. This suggests that personal biases and preconceived ideas can influence mental health diagnoses and subsequent treatment.

In 1973, Rosenhan Conducted a Study in Which Eight Healthy