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applied psychologyBranch of psychology concerned with solving practical problems of human behaviour by using the findings and methods of psychological science. Intelligence testing, legal problems, industrial efficiency, motivation, and delinquency were among the first areas of application in the early 20th century. World Wars I and II fostered work on vocational testing, teaching methods, evaluation of attitudes and morale, performance under stress, propaganda and psychological warfare, and rehabilitation. The aviation and aerospace industries were important for the development of engineering psychology, the study of human-machine relationships. Other areas include consumer psychology, school psychology, and community psychology. See also industrial-organizational psychology; psychometrics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Holding a Masters degree in industrial psychology and a Ph. These undergraduate classes included lower- and upper-division courses in statistics, industrial psychology, organizational behavior, tests and measures, and history/systems of psychology. First, by using technology adapted from select martial arts, kinesiology, ergonomics, industrial psychology and practical, on-the-job experience, the program educates staff on injury prevention. |
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