David Rosenhan sent pseudopatients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results of this study led him to conclude that _____ greatly affects mental illness.
A) an actual symptom
B) the community mental health system
C) labeling
D) communication

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Rosenhan's study, known as the "Rosenhan experiment," concluded that the labels associated with mental illness (in this case, being diagnosed as mentally ill) can significantly affect how individuals are perceived and treated, demonstrating the powerful impact of labeling on individuals' lives.

David Rosenhan Sent Pseudopatients to a Mental Hospital, Where They