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 are two goals for improving consumption in the economy?
      Make people want to buy and pay taxes
    • What are five examples of psychological research improving the economy?
      1. Maternal deprivation and child rearing
      2. Social influence on tax collection and charity
      3. Conditioning in social media and gaming
      4. Neurotransmitters in drug treatments
      5. Cognitive interview in legal systems
    • What did Rutter's research on Romanian orphans show?
      Lack of maternal affection harms development
    • How have hospitals improved due to psychological research on maternal deprivation?
      Better advice on child rearing and visiting hours
    • How has social influence research been used by governments?
      To improve tax collection and recycling
    • What behavioral theory has Facebook applied to engage users?
      Skinner's operant conditioning
    • What is variable ratio reinforcement and its effect?
      Unpredictable rewards drive compulsive behavior
    • What role do neurotransmitters play in mental health treatments?
      They help develop effective drug treatments
    • How has research on eyewitness testimony improved the legal system?
      Led to careful use of eyewitness evidence
    • Why is improving the criminal justice system beneficial for the economy?
      It saves government money in the long run
    • What are some other areas where psychological research has improved society?
      • Physical health
      • Relationships
      • Advertising
      • Human resources
      • Productivity
      • Educational techniques
    • What is the significance of understanding the wider implications of psychological theories?
      It shows comprehension of human psychology
    • What resources does psycboost.com offer to students?
      Videos, tutorial resources, and Discord channel
    • Who supports psycboost on Patreon?
      Students and teachers
    • What is the role of patrons at the developer level for psycboost?
      They support the development of resources
    • What is the focus of the next research methods video mentioned?
      Reliability
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