Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Name of study
A
On Being Sane in Insane Places
2
Q
Date of research
A
1973
3
Q
The people
A
- 5 men + 3 women
- Including Rosenhan
- Various ages and occupations
- No personal or family history of MI
4
Q
Pseudopatients
A
5 men + 3 women - including Rosenhan
5
Q
Occupation
A
Various including housewife + psychiatrist
6
Q
Age
A
Various ages
7
Q
Mental illness?
A
No personal or family history of MI
8
Q
Number of institutions
A
12
9
Q
In what country
A
USA
10
Q
How many states did the institutions cover?
A
5
11
Q
Symptoms presented by pseudopatients
A
- voices saying “hollow” “empty” and ‘thud”
- symptoms of meaningless of life and schizophrenia
- described all life events (good and bad) accurately
12
Q
Range of institutions
A
- wide range
- only one was private
- old + modern
13
Q
Pseudopatients called the institutions and…
A
Asked for an appointment
14
Q
How did they act on the ward
A
Normally
Followed rules
Talked to patients
Took covert notes
15
Q
Medication
A
Didn’t take it but followed all other rules
