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Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology is the application of psychological principles, knowledge, and research to improve the ability of humans to operate more effectively in a technological society.

Our research focuses on people's interaction with or involvement with communication, decision making, and computer information systems, work places, energy and transportation systems, medical and health care settings, consumer product design, living environments, etc. The goal is safer, more effective, and more reliable systems through improved understanding of the user's requirements and performance capabilities.

More info on Engineering Psychology (PDF).

Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology: Division 21 of the APA: Who we are, what we do, and why we want you with us (DOC).

Video of John Senders' Study on Attention Span Needed for Safe Driving (using the occlusion method)

For further information about engineering psychology, check out the Human Factors Blog.

Division 21 welcomes contributions from its members for Announcements, Job Positions, Fellowships, Internships and Programs. The Division also maintains a listserv for its membership. Please contact the listserv owner to post contributions and/or to be included on the listserv.

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