The Complexity of the Rosenhan Experiment

This chapter examines the controversial findings of the Rosenhan experiment and a hospital's attempt to detect fake patients amidst real admissions. It contextualizes the experiment within the broader historical evolution of mental health treatment and critiques the implications of deinstitutionalization. The chapter emphasizes the ongoing debates in psychiatry regarding diagnosis and treatment, questioning the methodology while acknowledging the experiment's lasting impact on public perception.