economy

• 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 shaped their operations for efficiency
• 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 research
  2. Social influence nudge unit
  3. Conditioning in social media
  4. Role of 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 maternal deprivation research?

  Better advice on child rearing and visiting hours
• What is the effect of conditioning on social media platforms like Facebook?

  It keeps users engaged for advertisement revenue
• How has social influence research been used by governments?

  To improve tax collection and recycling
• What is variable ratio reinforcement?

  Rewards given unpredictably to drive behavior
• What mental health conditions have drug treatments been effective for?

  Anxiety, depression, OCD, and schizophrenia
• 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 resources are available for patrons on psycboost.com?

  Bonus resources and tutorial videos
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  It allows part-time teaching and content creation
• What is the focus of the next research methods video mentioned?

  Reliability