The Integration of Psychological Principles in Policy Development - Hardcover

by Unknown (Author), Chris E. Stout (Editor)

The thrust of this book is to educate policymakers, academics, political scientists, and others as to the beneficial use of psychological principles within a multidisciplinary framework to aid in the development of more productive policy. Contributors to this volume offer an integrative, collaborative, synergistic approach to effecting positive change. The book's goal is threefold: to offer a varied collection of solutions and models of applications of psychological principles; to collect a diverse group of experts (academics, theorists, and practitioners) whose expertise spans some of the top managed care firms, institutions of higher learning, national consultants, schools, and health care facilities; and to integrate this collection of pragmatic theorists into one volume with a general, but common focus - improving society.

Author Biography

CHRIS E. STOUT is a licensed clinical psychologist who has published or presented over 300 papers, including 14 books. He was trained at Purdue University, Harvard Medical School (as a fellow), and the University of Chicago. He consulted with the White House on National Education Matters. Stout is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Associate Administrator of Psychology at Forest Health Systems, and is active in clinical, administrative, and consultative aspects of behavioral health.