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When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the work of industrial psychologists expanded significantly to include major contributions to the military effort. These efforts focused on developing systematic methods for screening, selecting, and placing military personnel.

Psychological Contributions to the U.S. Military in WWI

During World War I, a group organized by Robert Yerkes under the Surgeon General’s Office (SGO) was tasked with developing methods to screen and select enlisted men for the U.S. military. This initiative resulted in the creation of the Army Alpha and Army Beta intelligence tests.

Screening of Enlisted Men in WWI

In support of the World War I effort, a group organized by Walter Dill Scott and Walter Bingham under the Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) developed methods for selecting military officers. They created a comprehensive system that included a catalogue of occupational needs, a job-description system, performance ratings, and occupational skill tests.

Selection of Officers in WWI

When the United States entered World War I in 1917, it faced the challenge of rapidly mobilizing millions of citizens into an effective fighting force. Which statement best analyzes the fundamental organizational problem that led the military to enlist the help of industrial psychologists?

When the United States entered World War I in 1917, it faced the immense challenge of rapidly building a large and effective military force from a diverse civilian population. Analyze how the principles and methods of industrial psychology were uniquely suited to address this specific challenge. In your response, break down the military's primary personnel problem and explain how psychological approaches provided a systematic solution.

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