What was the major consequence of labeling David Rosenhan's "patients" with a particular diagnosis?

a) The staff was able to offer effective multimodal treatments.
b) The diagnosis provided the basis for using an experimental drug treatment.
c) These patients' normal behaviors were labeled abnormal in light of their diagnosis.
d) The staff was alerted to look for certain symptoms that would suggest a possible cause.


C

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