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the description and explanation . . .that is, the study of
the causes, conditions, and immediate consequences
How did William James so far as these can be ascertained, of states of
define Psychology? consciousness . . .such as sensations, desires,
emotions, cognitions, reasonings, decision, volitions,
and the like in human beings.
What is a more general The scientific study of thinking and behavior
definition of psychology?
What is Industrial- The application of psychological principles and
Organizational (I-O) methods to the problems and processes of the
Psychology? workplace.
An area of scientific study and professional practice
Give the formal definition
that addresses psychological concepts and principles
of I-O Psychology:
in the work world.
Between 2012-2022 the first, 53%
U.S. department of labor
ranked I-O psychology
the ______ of the 20 fastest
growing jobs with a
projected growth rate of
_______%.
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________________ Psychology Industrial
focuses on human
resource processes such
as selection, training and
performance appraisal.
_______________ Psychology Organizational
focuses on both micro-
level (employee attitudes,
motivation, well-being)
and macro-level
(groups/teams,
organizational
development and change).
"I" and "O" topics are intertwined, just as they are in
Explain how the "I" and the the workplace. Leadership, for example, influences
"O" in I-O Psychology are employee motivation (micro-O) and organizational
connected: development (macro-O), but to develop leaders you
need good selection and training tools (I).
Describe the difference As scientists, I-O psychologists learn basic research
between Scientists and techniques and processes, and use those processes
Practitioners according to to ask and learn about issues that face organizations.
the Scientist-Practitioner As practitioners, they consider how these questions
Model: and research may be applied to workplace settings.
A model or framework for education in an academic
Give the formal defineiton discipline based on understanding the scientific
for the Scientist- principles and findings evidenced in th discipline and
Practitioner Model: how they provide the basis for the professional
practice.
Do most I-O Psychologists While I-O psychologists are trained in both,
specialize in being a individuals typically choose one path or the other.
Scientist-Practitioner?
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What is the main I-O courses are more focused on specifics and
difference Between people while MBA generally focus on a more road
courses to obtain a MS in business level.
I-O and to obtain a MBA?
What are the 3 main Academics, consultants, and and research
career paths for I-O
psychologists?
What does the career of teaching and research in the I-O area
academics involve?
applying I-O expertise to workplace settings. This may
What does the career of
be internal (work for an business organization), or
consulting involve? What
external (work as independent contractor or for a
are the two types?
consulting firm)
What does the career of some positions are strictly research-oriented, working
research involve? for the government or other organizations.
Although I-O psychology 6; the general public is unaware of I-O psychology
is a growing field only and many intro to psychology courses do not mention
about ______% of all the field of I-O.
psychologists work in this
sector. What could be a
cause of this low
percentage?
1. Selection and Placement
2. Training and Development
List the 5 fields of I-O
3. Performance Management
Psychology:
4. Organizational Effects
5. Quality of Work Life
Describe the field of I-O develop assessment methods for the selection,
psychology called promotion, and placement of employees.
"Selection and Placement"
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Describe the field of I-O identify employee skills that need to be enhanced to
psychology called improve job performance.
"Training and
Development"
enhancing the contributions of the workforce to
Describe the field of I-O
facilitate attaining the overall goals of the
psychology called
organization; designing ways to assess employee
"Performance
work behavior & produce helpful feedback to improve
Management"
performance.
broadest area; concerned with maintaining or
Describe the field of I-O
improving the quality of the workforce, but also the
psychology called
quality of relationships with customers and suppliers
"Organizational Effects"
the organization needs for its success.
Describe the field of I-O concerned with factors that contribute to a healthy
psychology called and productive workforce.
"Quality of Work Life"
I-O psychologists strive to institution and individual
enhance both the
____________ and the ____________.
I-O Psychology is the ____ 14th: Selection & Placement, Training & Development,
APA division; list the things Performance Appraisal, Organizational Development,
it focuses on: & Quality of Worklife
APA Division 14 is also Society for I-O Psychology (SIOP)
called the ___________ _________
_____-______ ___________ (_________).
What is the name of the Society for I-O Psychology (SIOP)
professional organization
that represents I-O
psychologists in the
United States?
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Terms in this set (258)
the description and explanation . . .that is, the study of
the causes, conditions, and immediate consequences
How did William James so far as these can be ascertained, of states of
define Psychology? consciousness . . .such as sensations, desires,
emotions, cognitions, reasonings, decision, volitions,
and the like in human beings.
What is a more general The scientific study of thinking and behavior
definition of psychology?
What is Industrial- The application of psychological principles and
Organizational (I-O) methods to the problems and processes of the
Psychology? workplace.
An area of scientific study and professional practice
Give the formal definition
that addresses psychological concepts and principles
of I-O Psychology:
in the work world.
Between 2012-2022 the first, 53%
U.S. department of labor
ranked I-O psychology
the ______ of the 20 fastest
growing jobs with a
projected growth rate of
_______%.
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________________ Psychology Industrial
focuses on human
resource processes such
as selection, training and
performance appraisal.
_______________ Psychology Organizational
focuses on both micro-
level (employee attitudes,
motivation, well-being)
and macro-level
(groups/teams,
organizational
development and change).
"I" and "O" topics are intertwined, just as they are in
Explain how the "I" and the the workplace. Leadership, for example, influences
"O" in I-O Psychology are employee motivation (micro-O) and organizational
connected: development (macro-O), but to develop leaders you
need good selection and training tools (I).
Describe the difference As scientists, I-O psychologists learn basic research
between Scientists and techniques and processes, and use those processes
Practitioners according to to ask and learn about issues that face organizations.
the Scientist-Practitioner As practitioners, they consider how these questions
Model: and research may be applied to workplace settings.
A model or framework for education in an academic
Give the formal defineiton discipline based on understanding the scientific
for the Scientist- principles and findings evidenced in th discipline and
Practitioner Model: how they provide the basis for the professional
practice.
Do most I-O Psychologists While I-O psychologists are trained in both,
specialize in being a individuals typically choose one path or the other.
Scientist-Practitioner?
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What is the main I-O courses are more focused on specifics and
difference Between people while MBA generally focus on a more road
courses to obtain a MS in business level.
I-O and to obtain a MBA?
What are the 3 main Academics, consultants, and and research
career paths for I-O
psychologists?
What does the career of teaching and research in the I-O area
academics involve?
applying I-O expertise to workplace settings. This may
What does the career of
be internal (work for an business organization), or
consulting involve? What
external (work as independent contractor or for a
are the two types?
consulting firm)
What does the career of some positions are strictly research-oriented, working
research involve? for the government or other organizations.
Although I-O psychology 6; the general public is unaware of I-O psychology
is a growing field only and many intro to psychology courses do not mention
about ______% of all the field of I-O.
psychologists work in this
sector. What could be a
cause of this low
percentage?
1. Selection and Placement
2. Training and Development
List the 5 fields of I-O
3. Performance Management
Psychology:
4. Organizational Effects
5. Quality of Work Life
Describe the field of I-O develop assessment methods for the selection,
psychology called promotion, and placement of employees.
"Selection and Placement"
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Describe the field of I-O identify employee skills that need to be enhanced to
psychology called improve job performance.
"Training and
Development"
enhancing the contributions of the workforce to
Describe the field of I-O
facilitate attaining the overall goals of the
psychology called
organization; designing ways to assess employee
"Performance
work behavior & produce helpful feedback to improve
Management"
performance.
broadest area; concerned with maintaining or
Describe the field of I-O
improving the quality of the workforce, but also the
psychology called
quality of relationships with customers and suppliers
"Organizational Effects"
the organization needs for its success.
Describe the field of I-O concerned with factors that contribute to a healthy
psychology called and productive workforce.
"Quality of Work Life"
I-O psychologists strive to institution and individual
enhance both the
____________ and the ____________.
I-O Psychology is the ____ 14th: Selection & Placement, Training & Development,
APA division; list the things Performance Appraisal, Organizational Development,
it focuses on: & Quality of Worklife
APA Division 14 is also Society for I-O Psychology (SIOP)
called the ___________ _________
_____-______ ___________ (_________).
What is the name of the Society for I-O Psychology (SIOP)
professional organization
that represents I-O
psychologists in the
United States?
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