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Human Factors Psychology

Human factors is the branch of psychology concerned with applying psychological principles to product design, usability issues, human-computer interaction and ergonomics.
What Is Human Factors Psychology?
Human factors is an area of psychology that focuses on a range of different topics, including ergonomics, workplace safety, human error, product design, human capability and human-computer interaction. Learn more about human factors psychology.

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