_____ Psychologists Help Design Many of the Tools We Rely

question 117

Multiple Choice

_____ psychologists help design many of the tools we rely on each day, such as "user-friendly"computers, home appliances, digital cameras, PDAs, airplane controls, and traffic signals.

• A)Cybernetics
• B)Human factors
• C)Psychophysiological
• D)Behavioral

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, and thought.

Alcohol Abuse

A pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work.

Social Inhibitions

The conscious or subconscious avoidance of a behavior or expression that is perceived to be socially unacceptable or inappropriate.

Active Ingredient

The component in a substance or product that is responsible for its therapeutic effects.