During World War II, psychologists redesigned the layout of instruments in airplane cockpits to help pilots fly safely. This is an example of __________ psychology.

Human factors psychology studies how people interact with tools, machines, and environments, with the goal of making them safer and easier to use. Redesigning cockpit instruments so pilots can operate aircraft safely is an example of human factors psychology, choice C. Industrial/organizational psychology focuses more broadly on behavior and performance in workplaces.

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