Psychological Research for the Economy

• What does the term "implications of psychological research" refer to?

  It refers to how psychological research influences a country's economic prosperity.
• How does the economy relate to psychological research?

  The economy is the state of a region's activities of producing or consuming goods and services.
• What is the estimated cost of absence from work to the economy due to mental illness?

  15 billion pounds a year.
• What are some common mental illnesses that contribute to work absence?

  Stress and anxiety.
• Why is psychological research important for the economy?

  It presents solutions to mental health problems that affect work absence.
• What are the AS and A2 topics that have implications for the economy?

  • Psychopathology
  • Attachment
  • Social Influence
  • Memory
• What are the links to specific areas of psychological research and their economic implications?

  • Treatments: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, drug therapy for OCD.
  • Role of the father: Tiffany Field (1978) found fathers can be primary caregivers.
  • Social influence: Minority influence, appealing to NSI, disobedient models.
  • Eyewitness testimony: Leading questions and post-event discussion effects.
• How do psychological treatments impact the economy?

  They enable workers to return to work.
• What is one effect of fathers taking on the role of primary caregiver?

  Mothers can return to work.
• How can flexible working arrangements benefit the economy?

  They can maximize income and effectively contribute to the economy.
• What role do health campaigns play in the economy?

  They improve worker health and productivity.
• How do unions contribute to the economy?

  They strike to make working conditions better.
• What is an example of an environmental campaign's impact on the economy?

  Getting companies to reduce waste and use non-renewable energy less.
• How has psychological research influenced police practices?

  It led to the use of the cognitive interview, reducing wrongful convictions.
• What is the economic benefit of reducing wrongful convictions?

  It reduces waste of money and space in jail.