reach envelope

in ergonomics, the area that an operator can reach from a seated or standing position. It is used in workspace design to determine the placement of displays and tools to be used by the operator.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

strategic family therapy

a group of approaches to family therapy in which the focus is on identifying and applying novel interventions to produce behavioral change rather than on helping the family gain insight into the sources of their problems. Also called strategic intervention therapy.