AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SUBFIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following would most likely study the interaction of people, machines, and physical environments?
A
Human factors psychologist
B
Personality psychologist
C
Industrial-organizational psychologist
D
Counseling psychologist
E
Educational psychologist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Educational psychologist. Human Factors Psychology emphasizes the correlation between humans and machines. Their main focus is on interacting with individuals with machines and technology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Engineering psychologists are focused on discovering ways to enhance human abilities by improving machines, equipment, technology, and work environments. While some may focus on more basic research, this is most often a very applied field.

Detailed explanation-3: -Human Factors Psychology Studies Humans and Machines. Human factors and engineering psychologists study how people interact with machines and technology. They use psychological science to guide the design of products, systems and devices we use every day. They often focus on performance and safety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which professional is most likely to study ergonomics (the study of the interaction between humans and their work environments)? Operations research analysts are found in almost all work settings.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is b. Comparative psychologist.

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