Most of the pseudopatients in Rosenhan's (1973) classic study were diagnosed with schizophrenia. This diagnosis was
A) Inconsistent with the symptoms presented by the pseudopatients.
B) Given to 90% of patients admitted to that hospital.
C) Consistent with the symptoms presented by the pseudopatients.
D) Inconsistent with the treatment (e.g., psychopharmacology) given to the pseudopatients.
Answer: C
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