The Field That Uses Psychological Knowledge to Improve the Design

question 25

Multiple Choice

The field that uses psychological knowledge to improve the design of equipment is known as __________________.

• A)human factors
• B)industrial/organizational psychology
• C)technological psychology
• D)applied psychology

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

Social learning theory contends that people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation, imitation, and modeling of others within a social context.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A set of theories originating with Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences significantly influence adult personality and behavior.

Symbolic Interaction Theory

A theoretical perspective claiming that people act toward things because of the meaning things have for them.

Identity

How one defines oneself.