The Rosenhan Experiment

Oct 23, 2010 16:31

Ever heard of the Rosenhan Experiment? Basically, the experiment consisted of a group of "pseudopatients" with no history of mental health issues getting themselves admitted to mental health institutions by stating that they have auditory hallucinations, and then behaving normally after admission. While some of the other patients suspected them of ( Read more... )

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escherzo October 24 2010, 00:49:37 UTC
My brother was talking with me about this just the other day, actually. I didn't hear about the second part of the experiment, but yes, the first one definitely has disturbing implications.

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hikarinotabi October 24 2010, 01:03:54 UTC
It absolutely terrifies me, as someone who's considered going into one of those voluntarily now and then. I can't even contemplate going in if I can't really get out. That thought's far scarier than any harm I might do to myself.

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bkm5191 October 24 2010, 10:00:04 UTC
Jesus. Lee knows a little bit about this from doing medical ethics. This one is a bit murky because of consent issues in my opinion.

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hikarinotabi October 24 2010, 17:59:42 UTC
I'll grant that I'm not much read up on medical ethics, so I'll definitely take your word for it. The whole thing just gives me chills.

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