Psychology and the economy

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    • What is the main focus of the video on research methods in psychology?
      Impact of psychological research on the economy
    • How has psychological research influenced hospitals and schools?
      It has improved their operations for society
    • What is a simple definition of the economy?
      Production and consumption of goods and services
    • Why is a well-educated population important for the economy?
      They can be efficient employees
    • What psychological techniques are used to encourage consumption?
      Making people want to buy goods and services
    • What are the five examples of psychological research improving the economy mentioned?
      Maternal deprivation, social influence, conditioning, neurotransmitters, memory
    • How has maternal deprivation research impacted child rearing practices?
      • Better advice from midwives
      • Improved hospital visiting hours
      • Prioritizing maternal contact
      • Quicker placements in loving families
    • How has social influence research been applied by governments?
      To improve tax collection and recycling
    • How do companies like Facebook use behavioral theories?
      By applying operant conditioning in design
    • What is variable ratio reinforcement and where is it used?
      Unpredictable rewards to drive compulsive behavior
    • What role do neurotransmitters play in mental health treatments?
      They are targeted for effective drug treatments
    • What has research on eyewitness testimony led to in the legal system?
      More careful use of eyewitness evidence
    • What are the economic implications of improving the criminal justice system?
      • Saves government money in the long run
      • Reduces costs of wrongful imprisonment
      • Allows for better allocation of resources
    • How can psychological findings be evaluated in terms of their implications?
      By explaining their wider implications on economy
    • What other areas can psychological research improve besides the economy?
      • Physical health
      • Relationships
      • Advertising
      • Human resources
      • Productivity
      • Educational techniques
    • What is the purpose of the tutorial videos mentioned in the video?
      To provide exam tips and worked examples
    • Who supports the psycboost initiative on Patreon?
      Students and teachers
    • What is the significance of the support from patrons at the developer level?
      It allows part-time teaching and content creation
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