psychology and the economy

Question 1

how can knowledge from psychological research contribute towards economic prosperity

Answer 1

for example if more effective treatments can be developed for psychological health then people will be able to return to work and reduces burden on taxpayers, nhs and employers

Question 1

stress research

Answer 1

research showing how to cope with workplace stress can be useful to companies whose productivity would increase if members of workforce were better equipped to deal with stress

Question 2

forensic psychology research

Answer 2

cost and effectiveness of treatments, custodial sentencing and alternatives to custodial sentencing, if research shows that custodial sentencing does not lower recidivism rates then it would be more economical to focus on alternatives like restorative justice

Question 3

attachment research

Answer 3

WHO’s report in the 1950s claimed mothers should constantly care for their babies to have healthy psychological development. later evidence showed substitute childhood care is positive, so mothers can return