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Which discipline(s) did Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) emerge from?

  • Health psychology only
  • Sociology and occupational medicine
  • Health psychology and industrial and organizational psychology (correct)
  • Industrial and organizational psychology only
  • What are some major topic areas addressed by OHP?

  • Occupational stressors and physical health only
  • Work-family balance and workplace violence only
  • Occupational stressors, work-family balance, workplace violence, and more (correct)
  • Occupational stressors and mental health only
  • What is one of the psychosocial workplace factors that OHP focuses on?

  • Work-family balance only
  • Accident risk and safety only (correct)
  • Involuntary unemployment
  • Physical and mental health only
  • Which discipline has rarely dealt with occupational stress and employee health?

    <p>Industrial and organizational psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of Occupational Health Psychology (OHP)?

    <p>The health and safety of workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major topic area addressed by Occupational Health Psychology (OHP)?

    <p>Impact of workplace violence on physical and mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the disciplines that has informed Occupational Health Psychology (OHP)?

    <p>Health psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a psychosocial workplace factor that affects accident risk and safety?

    <p>Occupational stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two distinct disciplines that Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) emerged from?

    <p>Health psychology and industrial and organizational psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the interventions designed to improve and/or protect worker health that Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) focuses on?

    <p>Employee assistance programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origins of Occupational Health Psychology (OHP)

    • OHP emerged from psychology and public health disciplines.
    • It integrates concepts from organizational psychology and health psychology.

    Major Topic Areas in OHP

    • Focuses on occupational stress and its impact on workers.
    • Addresses work-life balance, promoting mental well-being.
    • Explores employee safety and accident prevention.
    • Investigates the effects of workplace environment on health.

    Psychosocial Workplace Factors

    • OHP emphasizes the role of job demands and job control in occupational stress.
    • Examines social support at work as a critical factor influencing employee health and safety.

    Underrepresented Discipline in Occupational Stress

    • Sociology has rarely engaged with issues related to occupational stress and employee health.

    Main Concern of OHP

    • The primary focus of OHP is to improve worker health and safety within the workplace via psychological principles.

    Non-Major Topic Areas in OHP

    • Specific topics unrelated to OHP’s core concerns include areas like pure economic efficiency without any consideration of health impact.

    Disciplines Informing OHP

    • Disciplines contributing to OHP include industrial-organizational psychology and elements from ergonomics.
    • Factors such as work-related stress and team dynamics are key in examining their impact on accident risk and safety.

    Interventions in OHP

    • OHP focuses on interventions like stress management programs and organizational changes aimed at enhancing worker health and minimizing stressors.

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    Test your knowledge on Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) with this quiz! Explore major topic areas such as occupational stressors, work-family balance, workplace violence, and more. Discover the impact of these factors on workers' physical and mental health.

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