occupational psychology

British

noun

psychol the study of human behaviour at work, including ergonomics, selection procedures, and the effects of stress

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Mr. Robertson, a computer programmer, with no training in human resources, let alone occupational psychology, seems an unlikely candidate to lead a workplace revolution.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2015

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