THE EMERGING ROLE OF ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract

The history of engineering psychology and its relationship to engineering are briefly traced. The emergence of engineering psychology from the knobs and dials stage to a full-fledged participating profession in systems planning and development is described. Some of the problems confronting engineering psychology are de scribed. the chief of which is the development of suitable educational programs in a sufficient number of universities to supply the current and anticipated demand for workers in this area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608215

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  • Julien M. Christensen

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