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What is the subfield of industrial and organizational psychology focused on?
What is the subfield of industrial and organizational psychology focused on?
- Applying psychology methods and principles to the workplace (correct)
- Examining mental processes in isolation
- Studying human behavior in social settings
- Conducting research on personality disorders
What do industrial and organizational psychologists primarily study?
What do industrial and organizational psychologists primarily study?
- Relationships between sleep and job performance
- Personality traits predicting job satisfaction
- The impact of music on workplace productivity
- Social factors influencing work group dynamics (correct)
What distinguishes I/O psychologists as practitioners?
What distinguishes I/O psychologists as practitioners?
- They focus on individual therapy sessions
- They conduct scientific research on weather patterns
- They help organizations apply research findings to workplace issues (correct)
- They exclusively work with animals in laboratory settings
Why is the link between scientific research and professional practice strong in I/O psychology?
Why is the link between scientific research and professional practice strong in I/O psychology?
What are the main goals of industrial and organizational psychologists?
What are the main goals of industrial and organizational psychologists?
Why do companies hire industrial and organizational psychologists?
Why do companies hire industrial and organizational psychologists?
What kind of research do industrial and organizational psychologists conduct?
What kind of research do industrial and organizational psychologists conduct?
Which aspect of workplace teams do industrial and organizational psychologists aim to maximize?
Which aspect of workplace teams do industrial and organizational psychologists aim to maximize?
What does promoting effective job performance by employees lead to?
What does promoting effective job performance by employees lead to?
How do I/O psychologists contribute to human welfare?
How do I/O psychologists contribute to human welfare?
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I/O Psychology Focus
I/O Psychology Focus
Applies psychological methods and principles to the workplace.
I/O Psychologists Study
I/O Psychologists Study
They study the social factors that affect how work groups function.
I/O Psychologists as Practitioners
I/O Psychologists as Practitioners
They apply research findings to real workplace issues.
Workplace as a 'Natural Laboratory'
Workplace as a 'Natural Laboratory'
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I/O Psychology Goals
I/O Psychology Goals
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Why Companies Hire I/O Psychologists
Why Companies Hire I/O Psychologists
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I/O Psychologists' Research
I/O Psychologists' Research
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Maximize in Workplace Teams
Maximize in Workplace Teams
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Effective Job Performance Leads To
Effective Job Performance Leads To
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I/O Psychologists Contribute To
I/O Psychologists Contribute To
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Study Notes
Definition of Psychology and I/O Psychology
- Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes.
- Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology is the application of psychology principles to the workplace.
Role of I/O Psychologists
- Conduct scientific research on workplace topics, such as:
- Personality traits that predict good performance under stress
- Social factors that cause conflict in work groups
- Apply research findings to solve workplace problems, including:
- Matching employees to jobs
- Maximizing cooperation in workplace teams
Goals of I/O Psychology
- Promote effective job performance by employees to enhance organizational performance
- Contribute to human welfare by improving employee health, safety, and well-being
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