Psychology, Applied
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The science which utilizes psychologic principles to derive more effective means in dealing with practical problems. |
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SPEC: SPEC qualif; DF: PSYCHOL APPLIED |
Psychology, Applied Categories.
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Counseling - The giving of advice and assistance to individuals with educational or personal problems. |
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Criminal Psychology - The branch of psychology which investigates the psychology of crime with particular reference to the personality factors of the criminal. |
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Human Engineering - The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them. |
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Psychology, Educational - The branch of psychology concerned with psychological aspects of teaching and the formal learning process in school. |
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Psychology, Industrial - The branch of applied psychology concerned with the application of psychologic principles and methods to industrial problems including selection and training of workers, working conditions, etc. |
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Psychology, Military - The branch of applied psychology concerned with psychological aspects of selection, assignment, training, morale, etc., of Armed Forces personnel. |
Psychology, Applied Definitions and Terms
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