Description:
American Dental Association on-demand
webinar
This webinar was recorded on August
18, 2022. Background
The
science (and the art) of public policy advocacy is a compelling topic, particularly in light
of the challenges presented by growing political partisanship and politically motivated thinking
(a.k.a. cultural cognition). Effective public policy advocacy can positively shape the world
of dental medicine, health care policy, and public
health practice. By examining the studies carried out by the social
scientists who study cultural cognition, there can be a better understanding
of the causes and effects of politically motivated thinking. This presentation
offers potential solutions, stemming from cultural cognition studies as well
as time-tested lessons from the discipline of
Communication Studies, on how to address and overcome politically
motivated thinking
Learning Objectives
• Identify the
role that political passion and partisanship play in undermining basic reasoning
skills and our ability to think clearly and explain how values shape political
conflict over facts
• Apply a variety of effective deliberative strategies
for resolving such conflicts consistent with sound empirical data from studies
of cultural cognition
• Create successful advocacy strategies for issues that
matter to your groupFacilitator
Jacob Thompson, Ph.D., Director of General Education and Undergraduate Curriculum at the
University of Nevada Las
Vegas
Disclaimer:
The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the
views of the American Dental
Association
