The key research by Rosenhan (1973) reported that pseudopatients observed a stark lack of interaction between staff and patients, noting that attendants spent an average of only 11.3% of their time outside safety zones (the nursing station or 'cage'). When pseudopatients asked simple questions, staff often ignored them or gave brief, evasive answers.
Describe two ways in which the key research by Rosenhan (1973) could have been improved.
36 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology The historical context of mental health. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.