WELCOME
Helen Altman Klein is Professor of Psychology in the Human Factors/Industrial & Organizational Psychology Program at Wright State University.
In the Applied Psychology Laboratory, we investigate cognition in natural domains including multinational peacekeeping operations, civil aviation, health care management, technology transfer, and military command and control. Our goal is to extend the findings of psychology beyond the laboratory to find effective solutions to applied problems in real-world settings. We look at communication patterns, systems design, teamwork, and training.
Traditional research uses well-defined interventions in controlled situations with college students. In contrast, applied questions often require behavioral observations and interviews with practitioners in order to understand complex macrocognitive processes including problem identification, sense making, decision making, and teamwork. We are now exploring medical self-management decisions, as well as the influence of national differences on cognitive engineering, teamwork, and organizational decision making.
Our laboratory provides graduate students with a place where they can work and learn cooperatively. Those new to the lab work on one or more projects during their first year to develop skills and to identify their master’s thesis topic. Advanced students work on problems that interest them. While some of our research is conducted in laboratory settings, research and observation in naturalistic settings is encouraged. If you are considering graduate training, I will be please to talk with you about graduate research and assistantship opportunities in the Applied Psychology Laboratory. |
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