The type of psychologists who help design many of the tools we rely on each day,such as "user-friendly" computers,home appliances,digital cameras,airplane controls,and traffic signals are called __________ psychologists.
A) cybernetic
B) human factors
C) psychophysiological
D) behavioral

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The psychologists who design tools for human use, such as computers, appliances, and traffic signals, are known as human factors psychologists. They apply principles from psychology, engineering, and design to make these tools more user-friendly and efficient. Cybernetic psychologists study the interaction between humans and machines, psychophysiological psychologists study the connection between bodily processes and behavior, and behavioral psychologists focus on observable behavior and its environmental causes.

The Type of Psychologists Who Help Design Many of the Tools