Applying Research Results: Social Policy

Applying Research Results: Social Policy

1. Research on human development has an influence on social policy.  Throughout the text, connections between human development research and social policy will be made.
2. These connections are broad ranging and include areas that many of us may take for granted.  For example, lead-based paint cannot be used anymore in the U.S. because several research studies showed that exposure to lead-based paint had a negative impact on children’s brain development.
3. Research on human development provides many insights into what makes people do the things they do.  Human development research also provides ways to improve quality of life. 
4. Stem cell research, a very controversial topic, is explored in the section on Current Controversies.  Stem cell research has far-reaching implications.