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psychotechnics

American  
[sahy-koh-tek-niks] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈtɛk nɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the use of psychological techniques for controlling and modifying human behavior, especially for practical ends.


Etymology

Origin of psychotechnics

1925–30; psycho- + technics

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They are accordingly inaccessible to the point of view of experimental psychology, and nothing can be expected from such interpretative discussions of the economists for the psychotechnics at which the psychologist is aiming.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

It is a question for special economic psychotechnics to investigate how the suggestive strength of a form can be reinforced or weakened by various secondary influences.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

The psychologist may show how a special commodity can be advertised; but whether from a social point of view it is desirable to reinforce the sale of these goods is no problem for psychotechnics.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

The economic psychotechnics of the future will surely study with similar methods the effects of the living commercial agencies.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

Many patient investigations, with every independent group of apparatus and machines, may be necessary before psychotechnics will be able to supply industry with reliable advice for teaching and learning.

From Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Münsterberg, Hugo

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