Accession Number:

AD0743153

Title:

Psychology in the Real World: A Perspective on Psychotechnology Today and Ten Years Hence

Descriptive Note:

Professional Paper

Corporate Author:

HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• McClelland, William A.

Report Date:

1972-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

The pace of technological change, its impact and influence on human behavior, and predictions as to the state of psychotechnology in 1980 are discussed. The report deals with contributions of behavioral scientists working in military and industrial settings toward solving societal problems. Topics emphasized include the technology of teaching and learning, organizational processes and the design of organizations, and psychotechnology and public policy.

Descriptors:

• *APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
• ORGANIZATIONS
• PREDICTIONS
• TEACHING METHODS
• LEARNING
• MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY
• INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE