PSY 2311st Edition Lecture 24Outline of Last Lecture I. Research Guidance of Public Policy: An ExampleII. Understanding Minamata DiseaseIII. Example of Research Driven Policy: Drug RegulationIV. Research Can Inform Policy ifOutline of Current Lecture II. How is Public Policy MadeIII. Research InfluenceIV. Other InfluenceCurrent Lecture● No lectures after Thanksgiving Break How is Public Policy Made● In government○ elected and appointed officials■ creating laws, policies and regulations● Sometimes judges and courtsResearch Influence● Good research exists● Policy makers know about the research● Policy makers value research● Policy makers understand researchOther Influences● Pressure from stakeholders○ general public○ victims and beneficiaries○ lobbying groups● Media Influences● All pressing problems in the world today are in some way behavior problems○ public policy is a behavior
View Full Document
Unlocking...