Psychological research and the economy

Question 1

What can the findings of our psychological research benefit?

Answer 1

The findings can benefit our financial prosperity.

Question 2

Attachment research into the role of the father example

Answer 2

• Recent research has stressed the importance of the father in a child’s healthy psychological development.
• This may promote more flexible working arrangements in the family.
• This means that modern parents are better equipped to contribute more effectively to the economy.

Question 3

The development of treatment for mental disorders example

Answer 3

• A third of all days of work are caused by mental disorders such as depression.
• Psychological research into the causes and treatments of mental disorders means that people have access to therapies or psychotherapeutic drugs such as SSRIs.
• People with mental disorders can manage their condition effectively, return to work and contribute to the economy.