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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry Industrial-organizational psychology (or I-O psychology) is often listed on lists of "hot jobs," so it may come as no surprise to hear that the new Occupational Outlook Handbook lists the profession as the fastest-growing career of the next decade. What is I-O psychology? What do professionals in this field do? In today's newsletter, we focus on answering some basic questions about this expanding field.   I-O Psychology Projected to Grow in the Next Decade The new edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggested that I-O psychology will grow by a whopping 53-percent over the next decade... Discover why What Is I-O Psychology? What exactly is I-O psychology? It is an applied area that involves using psychological theories and principles to solve problems related to the workplace and organizations... Learn more Search Related Topics:  industrial-organizational psychology  branches of psychology  human factors psychology What Do I-O Psychologists Do? I-O psychologists often apply research to increasing workplace productivity, selecting employees best suited for particular jobs, and product testing... Learn more Search Related Topics:  careers in psychology  industrial-organizational psychology  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 Search Related Topics:  human factors  branches of psychology  Related Searches Help Psychology Psychology Career Psychology Today Psychology Testing Psychology Masters Featured Articles What Is an Algorithm? Quiz: What Type of Intelligence Do You Have? What Is the Average IQ, Anyway? The Four Parenting Styles Lewin's Leadership Styles 10 Ways to Become a Better Leader   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Psychology? 8 Stages of Human Development 10 Most Influential Psychologists What Do Dreams Mean? Which Psychology Career Is Best for You?   Follow me on: Advertisement