IOP1501 EXAM PACK 2023
100+ QUESTIONS AND
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Part 1 of 2 - 15.0 Points
Question 1 of 18
1.0 Points
According to Erikson, in their life-span development, individuals who cannot complete
tasks, even if they try many times, express feelings of inadequacy, are unassertive and
sometimes act impulsively, and may experience one of the following psychosocial crises:
A. autonomy versus guilt and shame
B. trust versus mistrust
C. generativity versus stagnation
D. initiative versus guilt
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 18
1.0 Points
An important difference between psychology and I-O Psychology is that:
A. I-O Psychology puts emphasis on the individual and groups.
B. Only I-O Psychology has foundational knowledge and applied fields.
C. Only I-O Psychology can be viewed as a scientific discipline.
D. I-O Psychology does not use psychological concepts and methods.
Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 18
1.0 Points
As a result of a brick hitting an employee on the head, the employee’s speech is slightly
impaired. What part of the brain is most likely to have been affected?
A. the medulla oblongata
B. the thalamus
C. the parietal cortex
D. the limbic system
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Answer Key: C
Question 4 of 18
1.0 Points
As a result of a brick hitting an employee on the head, the employee’s speech is slightly
impaired. What part of the brain is most likely to have been affected?
A. the parietal cortex
B. the medulla oblongata
C. the thalamus
D. the limbic system
Answer Key: A
Question 5 of 18
1.0 Points
Busi is 21 years old and has just left the Unisa Career Counselling Department with a report
on her career interests, based on psychometric assessments she has taken part in. She now
has a clear indication of what possible jobs would suit her interests and abilities what she
would need to study in the future for the best possible job fit. In Busi’s career development
tasks for career maturity at this stage her ________ relate(s) to a realistic choice of career.
A. career information and planning
B. crystallisation of concepts
C. consistency of career preferences
D. wisdom of vocational choice
Answer Key: A
Question 6 of 18
1.0 Points
Latent learning implies _______
A. learning that does not immediately affect behaviour
B. the acquisition of knowledge
C. improved performance
D. a relatively permanent change in behaviour
Answer Key: A
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Question 7 of 18
1.0 Points
Michael’s team was tasked with building a prototype of a bridge suitable for use at a river
in Musina. Obtaining the materials required to build this prototype seemed near impossible
and the team’s morale was slowly fading away. Michael relentlessly increased his efforts
and demanded high quality standards from his team so they can master their skills. After a
few months the prototype project was successfully concluded. What was the basic internal
need influencing Michael’s behaviour?
A. need for power.
B. need for goal setting.
C. need for achievement.
D. need for affiliation.
Answer Key: C
Question 8 of 18
1.0 Points
Paul believes that Simon is intelligent because he speaks well. However, Paul did not
consider Simon’s social inadequacies when making this judgement. Based on the theory of
impression formation, _______ is in operation here.
A. the attribution effect
B. the primacy effect
C. stereotyping
D. the halo effect
Answer Key: D
Question 9 of 18
1.0 Points
Sidwell is the resident I-O Psychologist at one of the car manufacturing companies.There
has been a rise in absenteeism, sick leave and early retirement which is costly to the
organisation. Upon investigation he identified the source of the problem as the design of the
emplyees' work stations. One of the recommendations he made to address this issue is
_________.
A. Repaint the walls of the work station so that it incorporates colors that reduce
stress.
B. Give employees longer lunch breaks so as to allow enough time for relaxation.
C. Design the work station in a way that encourages natural body movements and
posture, bringing controls within reach and avoiding unnecessary strain on the body.
100+ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
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Return to Assessment List
Part 1 of 2 - 15.0 Points
Question 1 of 18
1.0 Points
According to Erikson, in their life-span development, individuals who cannot complete
tasks, even if they try many times, express feelings of inadequacy, are unassertive and
sometimes act impulsively, and may experience one of the following psychosocial crises:
A. autonomy versus guilt and shame
B. trust versus mistrust
C. generativity versus stagnation
D. initiative versus guilt
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 18
1.0 Points
An important difference between psychology and I-O Psychology is that:
A. I-O Psychology puts emphasis on the individual and groups.
B. Only I-O Psychology has foundational knowledge and applied fields.
C. Only I-O Psychology can be viewed as a scientific discipline.
D. I-O Psychology does not use psychological concepts and methods.
Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 18
1.0 Points
As a result of a brick hitting an employee on the head, the employee’s speech is slightly
impaired. What part of the brain is most likely to have been affected?
A. the medulla oblongata
B. the thalamus
C. the parietal cortex
D. the limbic system
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Answer Key: C
Question 4 of 18
1.0 Points
As a result of a brick hitting an employee on the head, the employee’s speech is slightly
impaired. What part of the brain is most likely to have been affected?
A. the parietal cortex
B. the medulla oblongata
C. the thalamus
D. the limbic system
Answer Key: A
Question 5 of 18
1.0 Points
Busi is 21 years old and has just left the Unisa Career Counselling Department with a report
on her career interests, based on psychometric assessments she has taken part in. She now
has a clear indication of what possible jobs would suit her interests and abilities what she
would need to study in the future for the best possible job fit. In Busi’s career development
tasks for career maturity at this stage her ________ relate(s) to a realistic choice of career.
A. career information and planning
B. crystallisation of concepts
C. consistency of career preferences
D. wisdom of vocational choice
Answer Key: A
Question 6 of 18
1.0 Points
Latent learning implies _______
A. learning that does not immediately affect behaviour
B. the acquisition of knowledge
C. improved performance
D. a relatively permanent change in behaviour
Answer Key: A
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Question 7 of 18
1.0 Points
Michael’s team was tasked with building a prototype of a bridge suitable for use at a river
in Musina. Obtaining the materials required to build this prototype seemed near impossible
and the team’s morale was slowly fading away. Michael relentlessly increased his efforts
and demanded high quality standards from his team so they can master their skills. After a
few months the prototype project was successfully concluded. What was the basic internal
need influencing Michael’s behaviour?
A. need for power.
B. need for goal setting.
C. need for achievement.
D. need for affiliation.
Answer Key: C
Question 8 of 18
1.0 Points
Paul believes that Simon is intelligent because he speaks well. However, Paul did not
consider Simon’s social inadequacies when making this judgement. Based on the theory of
impression formation, _______ is in operation here.
A. the attribution effect
B. the primacy effect
C. stereotyping
D. the halo effect
Answer Key: D
Question 9 of 18
1.0 Points
Sidwell is the resident I-O Psychologist at one of the car manufacturing companies.There
has been a rise in absenteeism, sick leave and early retirement which is costly to the
organisation. Upon investigation he identified the source of the problem as the design of the
emplyees' work stations. One of the recommendations he made to address this issue is
_________.
A. Repaint the walls of the work station so that it incorporates colors that reduce
stress.
B. Give employees longer lunch breaks so as to allow enough time for relaxation.
C. Design the work station in a way that encourages natural body movements and
posture, bringing controls within reach and avoiding unnecessary strain on the body.
