In 1973, Rosenhan conducted a study in which eight healthy individuals were asked to see a psychiatrist at various hospitals.What did the results of this study demonstrate?

A) College students who experience negative symptoms of schizophrenia are very susceptible to mental-health issues.
B) Doctors are always correct in their diagnosis of schizophrenia.
C) Once a person has been labeled with a psychological disorder, that label colors how others perceive everything else he or she does.
D) If you are treated for schizophrenia at an early age, you are likely to recover fully.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The results of the study demonstrated that once a person has been labeled with a psychological disorder, that label colors how others perceive everything else he or she does. In the study, all of the participants were diagnosed with a psychiatric illness upon admission, despite showing no actual symptoms, and their normal behaviors were interpreted as symptoms of their supposed disorders. This suggests that personal biases and preconceived ideas can influence mental health diagnoses and subsequent treatment.

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