AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The study concluded “it is clear that we cannot distinguish the sane from the insane in psychiatric hospitals” and also illustrated the dangers of dehumanization and labeling in psychiatric institutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Still, Rosenhan’s conclusions were stark: People feigning mental illness all gained admission to psychiatric units and, after they stopped faking symptoms, remained there for lengthy periods. He famously wrote, “It is clear that we cannot distinguish the sane from the insane in psychiatric hospitals."

Detailed explanation-3: -"On Being Sane in Insane Places” was the result of a study in which eight people without mental illness got themselves admitted to psychiatric institutions-Rosenhan wanted to see whether mental health professionals could actually distinguish between psychologically well people and those with mental illnesses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rosenhan’s (1973) paper which reports the findings of the experiment begins with the famous question: “If sanity and insanity exist, how shall we know them?” Rosenhan set out to test the validity and reliability of psychiatric diagnosis.