I/O Psychology History
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What is considered the earliest application of psychology to business?

  • Economic Psychology by James Cattell
  • Psychology and Industrial Efficiency by Hugo Münsterberg
  • The Theory of Advertising by Walter Dill Scott (correct)
  • Increasing Human Efficiency in Business by Walter Dill Scott
  • What was the main purpose of the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests during World War I?

  • To test the mental ability of soldiers for promotions
  • To test recruits and place them in appropriate positions (correct)
  • To test the physical ability of soldiers for combat
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of military training programs
  • Which of the following was NOT a common term used for the field of I/O psychology prior to World War I?

  • Economic psychology
  • Organizational psychology (correct)
  • Industrial psychology
  • Business psychology
  • Who wrote the book Psychology and Industrial Efficiency, which was first published in English in 1913?

    <p>Hugo Münsterberg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did I/O psychology make its first big impact?

    <p>During World War I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following I/O psychologists was known for their work on employment psychology?

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

    What is the primary goal of I/O psychologists in the workplace?

    <p>To improve employee performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason I/O psychologists conduct research?

    <p>To understand the factors that influence employee behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major field of I/O psychology that focuses on the selection and training of employees?

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

    What is the historical significance of the Vancouver International Airport Authority case study?

    <p>It demonstrates the application of I/O psychology principles in a real-world setting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for I/O psychologists when conducting research?

    <p>Ensuring ethical practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of I/O psychology programs?

    <p>They require a strong background in psychology and statistics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published The Theory of Advertising?

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

    What was the first I/O text written by?

    <p>Morris Viteles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Journal of Applied Psychology first published?

    <p>1913 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event provided I/O psychologists with their first opportunity for large-scale employee testing and selection?

    <p>World War I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first woman president of Division 14?

    <p>Marion Bills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Society for Industrial and Business Psychology established?

    <p>1918 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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