jan 1, 1914 - World War I (1914-1918)

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Industrial psychology prospered due to World War I (Spector, 2008; Koppes, 2007). When the United States entered the first World War psychologist were called upon to develop a program for psychological evaluation or recruits as well as a means for selecting personnel for specific jobs within the military (Spector, 2008; Koppes, 2007). The group of psychologist working with the military were led by Robert Yerkes (Spector, 2008; Koppes, 2007).