In Rosenhan's experiment in which he and several colleagues had themselves committed to mental hospitals with a diagnosis of "schizophrenia," the staff at the hospital
a. recognized these phony patients as "phony" during the initial interview.
b. recognized these phony patients as "phony" when they were caught taking notes on their observations.
c. recognized these phony patients as "phony" when they dropped all pretense of mental illness and acted normally.
d. never recognized these phony patients as "phony," although the real patients did see through their pretense.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. a disabling phobia. b. milder and more controllable. c. totally extinguished. d. an operant reinforcer.
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a. It was the only way to ensure kids were kept warm. b. Children would not be needed to farm the land during these months. c. It was less expensive to pay teachers during these months. d. Children are more attentive during winter months.
Which of the following was found by Brewer and Burke (2002) to have a strong impact on jurors' verdict decisions?
A. The witness' level of anxiety B. The witness' level of confidence C. Whether the witness was a victim or an observer (observer is better) D. Whether the witness was hypnotized