Question 1 – Explain the relationship between psychology and public policy and how it relates to the health field. Provide an example of a psychologist impacting public policy in a health related issue. Discuss the ways that health psychologists are vital to public policy. Please list at least two scholarly references to support your response

Question 2 – Psychologists may face many challenges when working in the public policy sector. Identify two of these challenges. Discuss ways psychologists can overcome each challenge. Please list at least two scholarly references to support your response

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1. Explain the relationship between psychology and public policy and how it relates to the health field. Provide an example of a psychologist impacting public policy in a health-related issue. Discuss the ways that health psychologists are vital to public policy. Please list at least two scholarly references to support your response

Psychology is a behavioral health science that helps professionals to engage in different fields to understand behavioral issues that impact people’s wellbeing. According to Blustein (2008), the role of psychologists in providing primary, secondary, and tertiary…

 

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