David Rosenhan (1973)sent some of his students to a psychiatric hospital,saying they were "hearing voices." Each pseudo-patient was admitted and diagnosed with a mental disorder.He was illustrating ____________ theory.
A) functionalist
B) labeling
C) strain
D) differential association

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The experiment conducted by David Rosenhan in which pseudo-patients were misdiagnosed and given a label of mental disorder reflects the concept of labeling theory. According to this theory, labels attached to an individual in society have a significant impact on their self-concept and behavior. The experiment showed that the label of mental disorder influenced the perception and treatment of the pseudo-patients by the hospital staff, highlighting the negative consequences of labeling people with mental illness.

David Rosenhan (1973)sent Some of His Students to a Psychiatric