The Aviation Psychology Program in the Army Air Forces

The Aviation Psychology Program in the Army Air Forces
Author: John C. Flanagan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1947
Genre: Aeronautics, Military
ISBN:
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Contents: Origins and development of the aviation psychology program; Official directives on the organization and functions of the program; Selection and classification of air-crew personnel; Studies on the problem of evaluation proficiency; Findings regarding instructional problems in the flying training schools; Research on problems regarding operational procedures; Studies of individual reactions to combat; Individual differences and trait differences; Education and training and the evaluation of effectiveness; The design of equipment; Techniques of prediction and experimentation; List of official directives; Intercorrelations of tests and other variables in the experimental group and in samples of United States Military Academy Cadets.

The Psychology of Flight Training

The Psychology of Flight Training
Author: Ross Telfer
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1991-01-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780813813479
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The Psychology of Flight Training clearly and concisely applies the psychologies of learning and instruction to the process of teaching people to fly, showing how both teaching and learning can be made more efficient and effective. The book promotes application of its principles to development of teaching methods best suited to each instructor's own personality, students, and flight situations. Illustrations and tables supplement textual description. Also featured are learning goals at the beginning of each chapter; a summary section, discussion questions, and references for further reading at the conclusion of each chapter; and a glossary of terms at the end of the book

Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Author: Laura L. Koppes
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317824474
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This unique book is the first to contain a comprehensive history of industrial and organizational psychology, covering numerous topics in the discipline. The history presented offers various perspectives, including the contributions of individuals, organizations, and contextual or situational forces, as well as an international viewpoint. The authors, all highly regarded experts in their respective topics, use a range of approaches to examine history, demonstrating to readers that there are multiple ways to understand history. This volume will be of interest to industrial and organizational psychologists, business and management academics and professionals, historians of psychology, business, science and science and technology, undergraduate, and graduate students.