| Abstract: | The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy is given to a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. This contribution may consist of such factors as research leading others to view specific national policies differently; research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy; or research clarifying the ways in which scientific knowledge of human behavior informs public policy. The 2009 award is shared by Charlotte J. Patterson and Laurence Steinberg. For each of the winners a citation, biography, and selected bibliography are provided. In addition, a version of the award address delivered by the recipient at the American Psychological Association's annual convention is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
