Langer and Abelson (1974)
Langer & Abelson carried out a study on how labels can influence diagnosis. You can use this study for the following learning objectives:Ethical considerations in diagnosis.Validity and reliability of diagnosis. The original study is available here.textProcedure and resultsThe aim of this study was to see if an individual labeled as a patient, would be perceived as more disturbed than if he were labeled as a job applicant....
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