Rosenhan's study enlightened the mental health community on the dangers of:

A. admitting pseudopatients to mental hospitals for the purpose of research.
B. labeling children, particularly girls, as normal or abnormal.
C. potential abuses of power by those who label people as normal or abnormal.
D. the dehumanization of mental health professionals.


Answer: C

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