CW for Friday, February 26th: Read the article by Rosenhan entitled On Being Sane in Insane Places. Then please answer the following questions. If you complete these questions during class, please turn them in. If not, please finish them for homework and turn them in at the beginning of the class on Monday.

Comprehension and Reflection Questions:

1. What was the purpose of Rosenhan's experiments? What was he setting out to investigate?

2. Briefly summarize the procedure involved in the first experiment.

3. What was the outcome of the first experiment? What conclusion did Rosenhan draw from these findings?

4. What was the purpose of the second experiment?

5. Analyze Rosenhan's initial experiment and identify two potential flaws in the experimental design. (You might need to look back in your notes or do a quick internet search to refresh your memory on what constitutes a good scientific experiment and solid scientific research.)


HW: Please read the article by Spitzer et al. entitled Rosenhan Revisited: The Scientific Credibility of Lauren Slater's Pseudopatient Diagnosis Study for Monday.

HW: Finish the test. It is due at the beginning of class Monday, along with your notes.

HW: We will have a test on Friday over Psychometric Testing. Be sure to bring all of your notes to class on Friday. You will not be permitted to use your netbook during the test, and you will not be permitted to take test time to use the printer. You will submit your notes with the test.