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Preferred term
history of industrial/organizational psychology in North America
Definition
- The confluence of dynamic external (socioeconomic, business, military, legal, technology) and internal forces (individuals, theories, research, applications) transformed the science and practice of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology from the foresights of a few individuals into a legitimate scientific and applied discipline. Throughout the evolution, an underlying theme persisted: The study and use of psychology for improving the workplace and work lives. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in North America]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/history_of_industrial_organizational_psychology_in_North_America
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