Economy

• What is the main focus of the video on psychological research?

  How psychological research has improved the economy
• How has psychological research impacted 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
• How can psychological research be used by governments and companies?

  To improve the economy through informed decisions
• What are the benefits of a well-educated and healthy population for the economy?

  • Efficient employees
  • Increased production of goods and services
  • Better overall economic performance
• What is one way to encourage a population to consume more goods and services?

  Make people want to buy those products
• What did Rutter's research on Romanian orphans demonstrate?

  Lack of maternal affection harms development
• How has social influence research been applied by governments?

  To improve tax collection and recycling efforts
• What behavioral theory has Facebook applied to its services?

  Skinner's operant conditioning
• What is variable ratio reinforcement used for?

  To drive compulsive behavior in users
• How have drug treatments based on neurotransmitter research impacted the economy?

  They allow people to return to work
• Who conducted research on eyewitness testimony limitations?

  Loftus
• What is the cognitive interview designed to improve?

  Eyewitness evidence in court
• 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 purpose of the tutorial videos mentioned in the video?

  To provide exam tips and worked examples
• Who supports the creation of resources for psycboost?

  Students and teachers on Patreon
• What is the role of patrons at the developer level?

  To support the development of resources
• What is the final topic mentioned in the video?

  Reliability