Rosenhan

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

We’re psychiatrists able to reliably tell the difference between the sane and insane
To find out re experiences of being in a MH institution

Question 2

Sample

Answer 2

12 hospitals across 5 states ( shabby and old/new poorly staffed) mostly public some private

Question 3

Procedure

Answer 3

8 pseudo patients 5 males 3 females
Phoned hospital for an appointment and said they were hearing voices (thud, hollow,empty)
Gave honest info other than name and job
Once admitted stopped simulating symptoms

Question 4

Results

Answer 4

11/12 hospitals diagnosed with sz and other one manic depression
There between 7-52 days

Question 5

Aim

Answer 5

Could insane people be misdiagnosed as sane

Question 6

Procedure 2

Answer 6

Told 1 hospital to expect pseudo patients ppts in the next 3 months
Asked to rate very individual on a scale of 1-10 of likelihood they were genuine or not but he didn’t send any

Question 7

Results 2

Answer 7

19/193 10% thought to be pseudo patients by 2 staff members

Question 8

Strengths

Answer 8

Useful, high in ecological valid , no DCs

Question 9

Weaknesses

Answer 9

Socially sensitive, lack of reliability as less control, unethical