Reconsidering Rosenhan
One of the learning outcomes for abnormal psychology is: Discuss the validity and reliability of diagnosis. One of the most popular research studies used in essays is David Rosenhan’s 1973 study On Being Sane in Insane Places. Sadly, many students feel that this study is a clear indictment of diagnostic practices and that diagnosis is, therefore, highly unreliable and invalid. Students should be able to evaluate this...