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What is the primary function of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)?
What is the primary function of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA)?
- To register psychologists with the PBP.
- To represent the interests of all psychology disciplines. (correct)
- To provide training to I-O psychologists.
- To develop policies for psychology education.
What is the name of the society that represents the interests of Industrial and Organisational Psychology in South Africa?
What is the name of the society that represents the interests of Industrial and Organisational Psychology in South Africa?
- OFO
- PBP
- SIOPSA (correct)
- PsySSA
What is the primary objective of the practice field of I-O psychologists?
What is the primary objective of the practice field of I-O psychologists?
- To provide training to I-O psychologists.
- To develop policies for psychology education.
- To facilitate optimal performance and wellness in individual employees, groups and organisations. (correct)
- To study work behaviour and organisational structure.
What is the term used to describe the application of psychological principles and methods to study work behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure?
What is the term used to describe the application of psychological principles and methods to study work behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure?
What is the primary focus of the tasks and roles of I-O psychologists?
What is the primary focus of the tasks and roles of I-O psychologists?
What is the name of the board that registers psychologists in South Africa?
What is the name of the board that registers psychologists in South Africa?
What are the expert skills and tasks of I-O psychologists?
What are the expert skills and tasks of I-O psychologists?
What determines the tasks and roles of I-O psychologists?
What determines the tasks and roles of I-O psychologists?
What is the primary difference between an I-O psychologist and an HR practitioner?
What is the primary difference between an I-O psychologist and an HR practitioner?
What is the impact of Covid-19 and 4IR on the job and career opportunities in I-O psychology?
What is the impact of Covid-19 and 4IR on the job and career opportunities in I-O psychology?
What is the criticism of psychology training syllabi in South Africa?
What is the criticism of psychology training syllabi in South Africa?
What is the goal of a psychology based on valuable existing theory, research, and practices in South Africa?
What is the goal of a psychology based on valuable existing theory, research, and practices in South Africa?
Who founded the first experimental psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?
Who founded the first experimental psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?
What is Taylorism criticised for?
What is Taylorism criticised for?
What is the primary emphasis of psychology in terms of unit of study?
What is the primary emphasis of psychology in terms of unit of study?
What determines the level and type of jobs for an I-O psychologist or HR practitioner?
What determines the level and type of jobs for an I-O psychologist or HR practitioner?
What is the role of I-O psychologists in contributing to growth and stability in South Africa?
What is the role of I-O psychologists in contributing to growth and stability in South Africa?
What is the governing body for psychology in South Africa?
What is the governing body for psychology in South Africa?
What is the ongoing theme in psychology regarding the influence of human behaviour?
What is the ongoing theme in psychology regarding the influence of human behaviour?
What is the main objective of industrial and organisational psychology?
What is the main objective of industrial and organisational psychology?
What is the role of psychology in improving social and economic conditions?
What is the role of psychology in improving social and economic conditions?
What type of research is used to build theories and knowledge in psychology?
What type of research is used to build theories and knowledge in psychology?
What is the focus of industrial and organisational psychology in terms of cultural diversity?
What is the focus of industrial and organisational psychology in terms of cultural diversity?
What is the training model used by registered psychologists and I-O psychologists?
What is the training model used by registered psychologists and I-O psychologists?
What is the primary focus of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
What is the primary focus of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
What is the significance of human resources in organisations?
What is the significance of human resources in organisations?
What is the main implication of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the concept of work?
What is the main implication of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the concept of work?
What is the term used to describe the integration of virtual and physical systems in the workplace?
What is the term used to describe the integration of virtual and physical systems in the workplace?
What is the primary reason for the need to redefine the concept of work in the 2020s?
What is the primary reason for the need to redefine the concept of work in the 2020s?
What is the significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
What is the significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
What is the primary challenge facing Industrial and Organisational (I-O) psychology in South Africa?
What is the primary challenge facing Industrial and Organisational (I-O) psychology in South Africa?
What is the primary focus of Industrial and Organisational (I-O) psychology?
What is the primary focus of Industrial and Organisational (I-O) psychology?
What was the primary focus of Walter Dill Scott's publication in 1903?
What was the primary focus of Walter Dill Scott's publication in 1903?
What was the significant outcome of the Hawthorne experiments?
What was the significant outcome of the Hawthorne experiments?
What was the significant contribution of Simon Biesheuvel during World War II?
What was the significant contribution of Simon Biesheuvel during World War II?
What was the characteristic of the period from 1950s to 1970s in I-O psychology?
What was the characteristic of the period from 1950s to 1970s in I-O psychology?
What was the significant development in I-O psychology during the 1970s?
What was the significant development in I-O psychology during the 1970s?
What is the characteristic of I-O psychology as a science and practice field after 1990?
What is the characteristic of I-O psychology as a science and practice field after 1990?
What is the impact of digitalisation and Covid-19 on I-O psychology?
What is the impact of digitalisation and Covid-19 on I-O psychology?
When was the Department of Industrial Psychology established in South Africa?
When was the Department of Industrial Psychology established in South Africa?
Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology and Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour in various domains and contexts, focusing on individual behaviour, but also considering social and group contexts.
- The field of psychology includes subfields such as biological, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, moral, and work behaviour.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
- The 4IR is characterised by rapid and ongoing advances in technology, including digitalisation, artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
- The 4IR is expected to change the nature of work and doing business.
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Industrial and organisational psychology is an applied subfield of psychology that uses scientific psychological knowledge to study and facilitate human behaviour in the work context.
- I-O psychologists focus on the cultural diversity of employees and how I-O psychology can be applicable to diverse cultural needs in the workplace.
- I-O psychology provides a wide range of career possibilities.
Career Possibilities in I-O Psychology
- I-O psychologists can contribute to growth and stability in various fields, such as change management and skills development.
- Job and career opportunities in I-O psychology depend on the level of qualification, professional registration, and expertise.
History of I-O Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt founded the first experimental psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany.
- The period between the two World Wars was important for the establishment of I-O psychology, especially in assessment, selection, placement, training, and research of soldiers.
- During WWII, I-O psychology was firmly established, especially in areas such as ergonomics.
- The late 1950s to 1970s were considered a specialisation period for I-O psychology, with the establishment of separate departments and fusion between disciplines.
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This quiz covers the introduction to psychology and industrial and organisational psychology, including the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and virtual working in South Africa.
