Which of the Following Applied Fields Focuses on Helping Make

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applied fields focuses on helping make products easier to use?

• A) industrial/organizational research
• B) clinical psychology
• C) usability research
• D) developmental research

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a major relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, transmitting it to the appropriate cortical areas.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull which is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance, posture, and equilibrium.

Biological Clock

An internal timing mechanism in organisms that controls the cycle of daily activities, such as sleep and wakefulness, based on a roughly 24-hour period.