Policy Approaches Presentations

Explore how various psychological approaches, including biological, cognitive, and humanistic, explain behavior. Understand debates such as Nature vs. Nurture and cultivate critical thinking on psychological concepts.

Examine fiscal policy with a focus on the roles and spending methods of government. Develop analytical skills to understand economic theories, including Keynesian and supply-side economics, enhancing your ability to evaluate different fiscal approaches.

Engage with the influence of values on public policy decisions through thought-provoking questions and scenarios related to voting laws and historical ethics. Analyze and debate diverse perspectives to enhance critical thinking skills. Develop a deeper understanding of how ethical considerations and societal values shape policy-making.

Investigate the impact of media on public policy and the dissemination of political information. Understand the media's role in shaping public opinion and the importance of journalistic ethics. Learn to critically analyze media sources and their effects on policy-making processes. Develop skills in evaluating media influence, assessing credibility, and promoting ethical journalism.

Examine fiscal policy tools and their economic impacts by studying spending and taxation strategies. Develop insights into enhancing financial literacy and policy-making skills.

Examine essential economic principles, focusing on fiscal and monetary policies, inflation, and GDP. Determine key economic indicators and assess the impacts of various policies.

Examine the impact of fiscal policy on aggregate demand and supply through core economic principles. Understand how fiscal changes influence national income and methods for controlling inflation.

Study diverse research methodologies by focusing on sampling techniques and understanding the differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches. Gain insight into various study designs and develop the ability to conduct effective data analysis. Enhance skills in selecting appropriate methods for research questions and interpreting statistical and thematic data accurately.

Investigate how media serves to inform the public and influence perceptions of policy. Understand its dual roles, recognize potential biases, and analyze the echo chamber effect on shaping public opinion.

Explore foundational psychological approaches through activities aimed at matching and categorization. Focus on enhancing critical thinking and effectively applying psychological concepts.

Understand the distribution of responsibilities among different government levels in shaping public policy. Analyze how various policies deliver services and financial assistance to citizens, and examine the interplay between national, regional, and local governments in this process. Develop insights into the mechanisms of policy implementation and their impact on society.

Examine the strategic use of economic sanctions in relation to core U.S. foreign policy objectives, enhancing understanding of how geopolitics shapes international relations. Learners will gain insights into the intersection of economics and diplomacy, and develop analytical skills to assess the impact of policy decisions on global interactions.