Rosenhan (1973) Being Sane in Insane Places (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What three words did pseudopatients report hearing as auditory hallucinations?
What three words did pseudopatients report hearing as auditory hallucinations?
'Empty', 'thud', 'hollow'
How many pseudopatients participated in Rosenhan's study?
How many pseudopatients participated in Rosenhan's study?
Eight
How many psychiatric hospitals were involved in the main study?
How many psychiatric hospitals were involved in the main study?
12 hospitals across 5 states
How many pseudopatients were diagnosed with schizophrenia?
How many pseudopatients were diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Seven
What diagnosis were pseudopatients given upon discharge?
What diagnosis were pseudopatients given upon discharge?
Schizophrenia in remission
What percentage of the time were pseudopatients completely ignored by nurses?
What percentage of the time were pseudopatients completely ignored by nurses?
71%
What was the average length of stay in hospital for pseudopatients?
What was the average length of stay in hospital for pseudopatients?
19 days
In the follow-up study, how many pseudopatients did Rosenhan actually send to the hospital?
In the follow-up study, how many pseudopatients did Rosenhan actually send to the hospital?
None
What proportion of genuine patients suspected the pseudopatients weren't mentally ill?
What proportion of genuine patients suspected the pseudopatients weren't mentally ill?
Approximately one-third
What was the average daily contact time between staff and each pseudopatient?
What was the average daily contact time between staff and each pseudopatient?
6.8 minutes per day