Question

During World War II, psychologists redesigned the layout of instruments in airplane cockpits to help pilots fly safely. This is an example of __________ psychology.
A.
educational
B.
industrial/organizational
C.
human factors
D.
cross-cultural

Answer 1

C. human factors

This is an example of human-factors (ergonomics) psychology—applying psychological principles to design equipment and environments (like cockpit instrument layout) so people can use them safely and effectively.