Rosenhan (1973) Being Sane in Insane Places (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Rosenhan (1973) main aim
Rosenhan (1973) main aim
Test reliability of psychiatric diagnosis
No. of pseudopatients in Rosenhan study
No. of pseudopatients in Rosenhan study
8 (3 women, 5 men)
3 words pseudopatients reported hearing
3 words pseudopatients reported hearing
'Empty', 'thud', 'hollow'
No. of hospitals in Rosenhan study
No. of hospitals in Rosenhan study
12 psychiatric hospitals
Diagnosis given to 7/8 pseudopatients
Diagnosis given to 7/8 pseudopatients
Schizophrenia
Avg. length of stay in Rosenhan study
Avg. length of stay in Rosenhan study
19 days
% of time staff ignored pseudopatients
% of time staff ignored pseudopatients
71%
Discharge diagnosis given to pseudopatients
Discharge diagnosis given to pseudopatients
Schizophrenia in remission
Concept: Label affects how behavior is perceived
Concept: Label affects how behavior is perceived
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Follow-up: No. of pseudopatients Rosenhan actually sent
Follow-up: No. of pseudopatients Rosenhan actually sent
None (0)