Collaborating with Cross-disciplinary Experts

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why internet-based surveying may not be the best approach in some work and community settings?

Limited access to technology

Difficulty in reaching members of the target population (correct)

Different communication preferences

Population-specific language and reading level needs

What is the primary benefit of talking with members of the target population before finalizing methodological decisions for a research study?

To ensure the research team has the necessary funding

To better understand the work and nonwork experiences of the target population (correct)

To gain approval from the institutional review board

To determine the most convenient data collection methods for the researchers

Which of the following research approaches did Cuervo et al. (2020) use to understand the community context and work experiences of low-wage immigrants?

Qualitative research (correct)

Randomized controlled trial

Longitudinal study

Quantitative survey

According to the passage, what is the primary challenge when researching and practicing outside the boundaries of typical work organizations?

Developing and using appropriate research methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason the passage suggests for using alternative sampling methods like purposive or snowball sampling in some research contexts?

To target specific demographic groups Signup and view all the answers

What is one way organizations can have a broader impact in communities, as mentioned in the text?

Embedding law enforcement officers into communities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT given as an example of deep community engagement in the text?

Technology companies partnering with local governments for infrastructure development Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational health psychology, what does 'OHP' stand for?

Occupational Health Psychology Signup and view all the answers

How can OHP professionals contribute to broader societal benefit and change?

By leveraging their knowledge base and skillset Signup and view all the answers

Which concept could be applied by OHP professionals to influence health behaviors in organizations?

Theory of Planned Behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following disciplines should occupational health psychologists collaborate with to develop more effective solutions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one of the common principles that can be applied in a wide variety of research and practice situations?

The theory of planned behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the extension of occupational health psychology's impact to broader societal challenges?

It can be achieved by applying existing principles and theories in collaboration with other disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an example of a broader societal challenge that occupational health psychology can contribute to?

Reducing substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which of the following statements best reflects the author's perspective on addressing inequality and injustice in occupational health psychology?

Collaborating with professionals from other disciplines can help address broader societal challenges related to inequality and injustice Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Saxena's (2015) study?

Developing interventions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases among rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the design and implementation of research and intervention efforts in occupational health psychology?

They may require creativity and innovative approaches to address complex issues Signup and view all the answers

According to the example provided in the text, what did Reeves et al. (2017) demonstrate?

The positive effects of a national minimum wage increase on workers' mental health, equivalent to that of antidepressant medications Signup and view all the answers

Based on the example from Backman et al. (2011), what can be inferred about the impact of workplace interventions on health behaviors?

Workplace interventions can influence health behaviors both inside and outside the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way for occupational health psychology professionals to broaden their impact?

Collaborate with researchers and practitioners from other disciplines Signup and view all the answers