Psychological research and the economy Flashcards
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What can the findings of our psychological research benefit?
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The findings can benefit our financial prosperity.
2
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Attachment research into the role of the father example
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- Recent research has stressed the importance of the father in a child’s healthy psychological development.
- This may promote more flexible working arrangements in the family.
- This means that modern parents are better equipped to contribute more effectively to the economy.
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The development of treatment for mental disorders example
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- A third of all days of work are caused by mental disorders such as depression.
- Psychological research into the causes and treatments of mental disorders means that people have access to therapies or psychotherapeutic drugs such as SSRIs.
- People with mental disorders can manage their condition effectively, return to work and contribute to the economy.