Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSY 139.1

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What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

A branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace.

Which of the following areas do I/O psychologists focus on? (Select all that apply)

  • Job satisfaction (correct)
  • Organizational communication (correct)
  • Religious studies
  • Leadership (correct)

I/O Psychology does not rely on research and quantitative methods.

False (B)

When was I/O Psychology established?

<p>Early 1900s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'The Theory of Advertising'?

<p>Walter Dill Scott</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Army Alpha test developed during World War I?

<p>To test recruits' intelligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major field of I/O Psychology?

<p>Clinical Approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Personnel Psychology?

<p>Analyzing jobs, recruiting applicants, and evaluating employee performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I/O psychologists enhance employee effectiveness, which reduces the cost of goods sold by improving _______.

<p>product quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Industrial/Organizational psychology from other fields of psychology?

<p>Its application of psychological principles to the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does I/O psychology aim to improve employee effectiveness?

<p>By increasing employee effectiveness, which reduces costs and improves product quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major fields of I/O psychology?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'The Theory of Advertising' and contributed to the emergence of I/O psychology?

<p>Walter Dill Scott</p> Signup and view all the answers

I/O psychology was significantly influenced during World War I.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What intelligence tests were developed during World War I for soldiers?

<p>Army Alpha and Army Beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the first Ph.D. in I/O psychology awarded?

<p>1921</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientist-practitioner model in I/O psychology?

<p>A reliance on empirical data and statistics to make decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  • Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology applies psychological principles to workplace settings.
  • Aims to enhance both individual dignity and organizational performance.
  • Focused on advancing knowledge of human behavior in work environments.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate I/O Psychology from other psychology fields.
  • Understand the historical development and current state of I/O Psychology.
  • Apply ethical codes for practitioners within I/O Psychology.

Group Activity Insights

  • Icebreaker focuses on sharing personal insights: name, nickname, personal interests, passions, and unique traits.
  • Collaboration to identify pre-existing knowledge about the course, future learning interests, and expectations.
  • Discussion on macro skills improvement: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

Major Fields of I/O Psychology

  • Industrial Approach: Identifies job competencies, recruits qualified staff, and enhances skills through training.
  • Organizational Approach: Develops structure and culture to motivate employees and ensures a safe work environment.
  • Organizational Psychology: Addresses leadership, job satisfaction, motivation, communication, and conflict management.
  • Personnel Psychology: Focuses on job analysis, recruitment, selection, salary determination, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Ergonomics/Human Factors: Involves workplace design, human-machine interaction, and management of physical fatigue and stress.

Historical Development of I/O Psychology

  • Emerged in the early 1900s with key contributions:
    • Walter Dill Scott: Authored "The Theory of Advertising" and "Increasing Human Efficiency in Business."
    • Hugo Münsterberg: Wrote "Psychology and Industrial Efficiency," highlighting psychology's role in business.
  • Significant developments in 1918 during World War I:
    • Used psychological testing to assign soldiers to appropriate military roles.
    • Army Alpha: Intelligence test for literate recruits.
    • Army Beta: Intelligence test for illiterate recruits.
  • 1920: Thomas Edison developed a comprehensive knowledge test for applicant evaluation.
  • 1921: First Ph.D. awarded in I/O Psychology to Bruce Moore and Merrill Ream at Carnegie Tech.
  • 1930s: Expansion of I/O Psychology's scope and application.

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  • Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology applies psychological principles to workplace settings.
  • Aims to enhance both individual dignity and organizational performance.
  • Focused on advancing knowledge of human behavior in work environments.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate I/O Psychology from other psychology fields.
  • Understand the historical development and current state of I/O Psychology.
  • Apply ethical codes for practitioners within I/O Psychology.

Group Activity Insights

  • Icebreaker focuses on sharing personal insights: name, nickname, personal interests, passions, and unique traits.
  • Collaboration to identify pre-existing knowledge about the course, future learning interests, and expectations.
  • Discussion on macro skills improvement: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

Major Fields of I/O Psychology

  • Industrial Approach: Identifies job competencies, recruits qualified staff, and enhances skills through training.
  • Organizational Approach: Develops structure and culture to motivate employees and ensures a safe work environment.
  • Organizational Psychology: Addresses leadership, job satisfaction, motivation, communication, and conflict management.
  • Personnel Psychology: Focuses on job analysis, recruitment, selection, salary determination, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Ergonomics/Human Factors: Involves workplace design, human-machine interaction, and management of physical fatigue and stress.

Historical Development of I/O Psychology

  • Emerged in the early 1900s with key contributions:
    • Walter Dill Scott: Authored "The Theory of Advertising" and "Increasing Human Efficiency in Business."
    • Hugo Münsterberg: Wrote "Psychology and Industrial Efficiency," highlighting psychology's role in business.
  • Significant developments in 1918 during World War I:
    • Used psychological testing to assign soldiers to appropriate military roles.
    • Army Alpha: Intelligence test for literate recruits.
    • Army Beta: Intelligence test for illiterate recruits.
  • 1920: Thomas Edison developed a comprehensive knowledge test for applicant evaluation.
  • 1921: First Ph.D. awarded in I/O Psychology to Bruce Moore and Merrill Ream at Carnegie Tech.
  • 1930s: Expansion of I/O Psychology's scope and application.

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