The results of Rosenhan's classic study illustrate that

A. the brains of people with depression show significantly less activation when they view photos of human faces displaying strong emotions.
B. determining who is psychologically disordered is always a clear-cut, accurate process.
C. learned helplessness is a learned expectation that events in one's life are uncontrollable.
D. placing labels on individuals powerfully influences the way mental health workers perceive and interpret their actions.


Answer: D

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