Introductory Quiz

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Which branch of psychology applies the principles of psychology to the workplace?

Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (correct)

Social Psychology

What is the purpose of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

To increase productivity and well-being of employees (correct)

To study human behavior in organizations

To advance the science and knowledge of human behavior

To enhance the dignity and performance of human beings

What does I/O Psychology examine?

Factors affecting people in the organization (correct)

Factors affecting people's personal lives

Factors affecting people outside of the organization

Factors affecting people's physical health

What does I/O Psychology rely extensively on?

Research, quantitative methods, and testing techniques Signup and view all the answers

Are I/O Psychologists the same as clinical psychologists?

No, they have different training and expertise Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study is concerned with describing, predicting, and controlling individual and group human behavior in an organizational setting where they work?

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

To understand and improve behavior in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What are the objectives of the lesson on Organizational Behavior (OB)?

To identify the different environmental forces that recently had redesigned management practices in most organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is an organization?

A collection of individuals forming a synchronized system of specialized activities for the rationale of realizing certain goals over some extended period of time Signup and view all the answers