Industrial/Organizational Psychology Overview

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What is the main goal of I/O psychology?

To increase the productivity and well-being of employees

Which approach in I/O psychology focuses on creating an organizational structure and culture that motivates employees?

The organizational approach

What do psychologists in the field of human factors primarily concentrate on?

Workplace design and human-machine interaction

In I/O psychology, what does the 'O' stand for?

Organizational

Which field of study within I/O psychology is concerned with the behavior of employees within an organization?

Organizational psychology

What is the primary focus of personnel psychology?

Selection and evaluation of employees

What is the main purpose of industrial/organizational psychology?

To enhance human dignity and performance in organizations

Which of the following does I/O psychology mainly focus on?

Quantitative methods and testing techniques

How do I/O psychologists make decisions?

Based on empirical data and statistics

What distinguishes I/O psychologists from clinical psychologists?

Clinical psychologists conduct therapy while I/O psychologists focus on research

In what way do I/O psychologists act when conducting research?

As scientists

How can I/O psychologists enhance an organization's effectiveness?

By increasing employee effectiveness

Learn about the field of industrial/organizational psychology and the differences between I/O and business programs. Explore how I/O psychology applies psychological principles to enhance human performance and organizational efficiency.

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