The results of Rosenhan and colleagues' study in which they were admitted to mental health hospitals after claiming to be "hearing voices" demonstrate that:
A)being labeled as schizophrenic actually produces symptoms of schizophrenia.
B)"hearing voices" is something that most people report.
C)expectations about mental illness can cloud the judgments of even health care professionals.
D)health care professionals rely more on signs than on symptoms in diagnosing patients with mental illness.

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The study demonstrated that expectations about mental illness can cloud the judgments of even health care professionals. The participants were admitted and diagnosed with various mental illnesses despite not showing any symptoms beyond reporting hearing voices. This highlights the potential for bias and misconceptions in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

The Results of Rosenhan and Colleagues' Study in Which They