Test Bank For Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Research And Practice 8th Edition Author: Paul E. Spector|
9781119807483| All Chapters Covered 1-14| A+ Graded
LATEST VERSION 2026
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,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Learning Objectives
After covering this material, your students should be able to:
1. Define I/0 psychology and know the difference between industrial
and organizational psychology.
2. Describe the major activities of I/O psychologists in research and practice settings.
3. Explain why research is important and how it relates to practice.
4. Explain how the field began and cite events that shaped its development.
5. Identify individuals who affected the development of the field.
6. Explain the importance of the Hawthorne studies.
7. Describe the role of I/O psychology worldwide.
8. Explain how an I/0 psychologist is trained.
9. Describe the ethical principles guiding I/O psychologists.
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,TESTBANK:
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Mary is experiencing feelings of insecurity and depression. She is having
difficulty finding the motivation to complete even the simplest tasks at work
and when at home she just sits and stares at her TV. Her employer has
suggested she seek the help of a professional. What type of psychologist is
she MOST likely to go to for help?
. A clinical psychologist
b. An experimental psychologist
c. A forensic psychologist
d. An industrial/organizational psychologist
Answer: a Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
2. Industrial/Organizational Psychology is LEAST concerned with:
a. the treatment of emotional or personal problems in the workplace.
b. the assessment of job performance.
c. designing employee selection methods.
d. the development of organizational safety programs.
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, Answer: a Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
3. Miranda is interested in majoring is psychology and wants to know of the
difference between industrial and organizational psychology. She knows that
you are taking a psychology course and asks you to explain to her the major
areas of interest of organizational psychology. You would be most likely to
tell her that organizational psychology is concerned with
a. organizational efficiency.
b. the development and application of scientific principles to the workplace for
the benefit of management.
c. efficient job design, performance appraisal, and employee selection.
d. understanding behavior and enhancing the well being of employees in
the workplace.
Answer: d Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
4. Erin is applying for a job at a major fast food chain. What type of psychologist
is most likely to have developed the employee selection procedures, training
sessions and performance appraisal system that she will be subjected to?
a. An organizational psychologist
b. An industrial psychologist
c. An applied psychologist
d. A clinical psychologist
Answer: b Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
5. The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management
perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of
human resources is
a. Industrial psychology.
b. Employee psychology.
c. Human relations psychology.
d. Organizational psychology.
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Research And Practice 8th Edition Author: Paul E. Spector|
9781119807483| All Chapters Covered 1-14| A+ Graded
LATEST VERSION 2026
1|Page
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Learning Objectives
After covering this material, your students should be able to:
1. Define I/0 psychology and know the difference between industrial
and organizational psychology.
2. Describe the major activities of I/O psychologists in research and practice settings.
3. Explain why research is important and how it relates to practice.
4. Explain how the field began and cite events that shaped its development.
5. Identify individuals who affected the development of the field.
6. Explain the importance of the Hawthorne studies.
7. Describe the role of I/O psychology worldwide.
8. Explain how an I/0 psychologist is trained.
9. Describe the ethical principles guiding I/O psychologists.
2|Page
,TESTBANK:
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Mary is experiencing feelings of insecurity and depression. She is having
difficulty finding the motivation to complete even the simplest tasks at work
and when at home she just sits and stares at her TV. Her employer has
suggested she seek the help of a professional. What type of psychologist is
she MOST likely to go to for help?
. A clinical psychologist
b. An experimental psychologist
c. A forensic psychologist
d. An industrial/organizational psychologist
Answer: a Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
2. Industrial/Organizational Psychology is LEAST concerned with:
a. the treatment of emotional or personal problems in the workplace.
b. the assessment of job performance.
c. designing employee selection methods.
d. the development of organizational safety programs.
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, Answer: a Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
3. Miranda is interested in majoring is psychology and wants to know of the
difference between industrial and organizational psychology. She knows that
you are taking a psychology course and asks you to explain to her the major
areas of interest of organizational psychology. You would be most likely to
tell her that organizational psychology is concerned with
a. organizational efficiency.
b. the development and application of scientific principles to the workplace for
the benefit of management.
c. efficient job design, performance appraisal, and employee selection.
d. understanding behavior and enhancing the well being of employees in
the workplace.
Answer: d Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
4. Erin is applying for a job at a major fast food chain. What type of psychologist
is most likely to have developed the employee selection procedures, training
sessions and performance appraisal system that she will be subjected to?
a. An organizational psychologist
b. An industrial psychologist
c. An applied psychologist
d. A clinical psychologist
Answer: b Learning Objective: 1 Page: 5
5. The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management
perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of
human resources is
a. Industrial psychology.
b. Employee psychology.
c. Human relations psychology.
d. Organizational psychology.
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