The present study examined 12 abnormal psychology textbooks to determine whether Rosenhan's classic study, "Being sane in insane places," was covered, and if so, the nature of that coverage. Only 50% covered the study, with all describing the study as demonstrating the biasing power of psychiatric labels. Two key aspects of the study…

A study of patterns in services to individuals with mental retardation and psychiatric impairments found heaviest reliance on clinical history, observation, and behavior checklists for diagnosis, and therapeutic efforts directed to diverse aspects of interpersonal and social adjustment. Benefits were considered greater for mild or moderate…