Please be sure to answer the questions carefully, to the
files attached:
1. What are Spitzer’s main arguments in favor of
the diagnostic system in psychology?
2. Identify and explain three criticisms that
Spitzer made against Rosenhan’s methodology and/or his conclusions.
3. Whose article did you find more convincing?
In other words, having read these articles, to what degree do you believe the
diagnostic system is useful for treating persons with emotional and/or
psychological distress? Please be specific about why you believe that either
Rosenhan or Spitzer was more convincing.