Implications of Psychological Research for the Economy (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Economic implications of psychological research
Economic implications of psychological research
Financial consequences & impact research has on society
% of people who receive treatment for mental problems
% of people who receive treatment for mental problems
About 1 in 3 (one in three)
Koran et al. (2000) OCD study drug combination
Koran et al. (2000) OCD study drug combination
Olanzapine combined with fluoxetine
Economic benefit of treating OCD sufferers
Economic benefit of treating OCD sufferers
Return to work, earn money, pay taxes, reduce healthcare costs
Treatment for technophobia
Treatment for technophobia
Systematic desensitisation
Research-based treatment for depression
Research-based treatment for depression
Cognitive treatments
How psychological research helps workforce
How psychological research helps workforce
Creates psychologically healthier, more productive workers
Cost savings from psychologically healthy people
Cost savings from psychologically healthy people
Less costs for health, policing, judiciary, prison services
Priority in applying psychology for economic purposes
Priority in applying psychology for economic purposes
Ethical considerations come before profit
Risk if psychologists seen as paid promoters
Risk if psychologists seen as paid promoters
People unlikely to trust such applications