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Who is known as the 'founding father of I/O psychology'?

Hugo Münsterberg (correct)
Robert Yerkes
Walter Dill Scott
James Cattell

What does the term 'Hawthorne Effect' refer to?

Social interactions within a group
Optimizing task performance
Behavior change due to observation (correct)
Applying psychology to advertising

Who was responsible for developing the Alpha & Beta Tests for war recruits?

Walter Bingham
Robert Yerkes (correct)
Lillian Gilbreth
James Cattell

Which psychologist was one of the first to apply psychology to advertising and management?

Walter Dill Scott (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'mother of management'?

Lillian Gilbreth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Scientific Management?

Optimizing task performance using scientific method (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Ergonomics refer to in the context provided?

Designing the workplace with consideration to worker capabilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of psychology studies human behavior in work settings?

Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Organizational Culture encompass?

Shared values, beliefs, and behaviors of the organization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Industrial Psychology according to the text?

Assessing individual abilities for job requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Human Factors Psychology/Ergonomics primarily study?

Workers' interactions with machines and technology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a Job Description as per the text?

Essential job requirements and duties of an employee (B) Signup and view all the answers