Which of the following occurred in the Rosenhan (1973)study involving pseudopatients being admitted to a mental hospital?
A)Pseudopatients were given warm and individualized care.
B)Although the patients were fooled by the pseudopatients, the professionals quickly realized that they were not disturbed.
C)Although none of the professional staff detected that the pseudopatients were normal, the other patients realized that they were not disturbed.
D)The hospital staff disagreed on the diagnosis to be given the pseudopatients.

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None of the professional staff detected that the pseudopatients were normal, but some of the patients realized that they were not disturbed. This highlights the potential for misdiagnosis and stigmatization of patients in mental hospitals.

Which of the Following Occurred in the Rosenhan (1973)study Involving