Applied Psychology (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The university's department of applied psychology offered courses in human factors, ergonomics, and organizational behavior.
- She earned a master's degree in applied psychology and went on to work as a user experience researcher at a tech firm.
- The company hired a team of applied psychology experts to design a more effective training program for their employees.
- The field of applied psychology has made significant contributions to our understanding of consumer behavior and decision-making.
- The professor's research in applied psychology focused on developing interventions to improve student motivation and academic achievement.