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Psychological Science in the Public Interest: the case for juried analyses
1Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. sjc9@cornell.edu
Psychological Science
|March 29, 2001
Summary
Psychological science offers valuable insights to improve critical real-world diagnostic decisions. This new initiative, Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PSPI), aims to inform public policy with scientific evidence.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Science
- Public Policy
Background:
- Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PSPI) is a new initiative.
- PSPI aims to summarize psychological science's potential to improve diagnostic decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the goals, procedures, and potential of PSPI.
- To inform public policy with scientific evidence.
Main Methods:
- Summarizing the potential of modern psychological science.
- Reporting available evidence and its implications fairly and comprehensively.
Main Results:
- Psychological science can enhance crucial real-world diagnostic decisions.
- PSPI reports aim to inform public policy on important topics.
Conclusions:
- PSPI serves as a platform for disseminating scientific findings.
- Psychological science has the potential to improve societal well-being and public policy.
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