Chapter 1 - Psychology Applied to
Work
Many areas of psychology besides clinical>>> APA - 54 divisions
- Functions of the APA
- SIOP Division 14
American Psychological Society (APS)
There are two sides of I/O Psychology>>> Science (academic) and Practice (professional)
Four main work areas for I/O psychology>>> - Academia
- Consulting
- Business
- Government
There is a low level of recognition of I/O psychology among the general public (T/F)>>> True
Fields of I/O Psychology: Five General Sub-Fields>>> - Selection and Placement
- Training and Development
- Performance Appraisal
- Organization Development
- Quality of Worklife
- Ergonomics
Analyzing jobs and work, developing recruitment procedures, developing selection procedures,
validating tests, optimizing placement of personnel, and identifying management potentialSelection and
Placement>>> Selection and Placement
Identifying training and development needs, formulating and implementing training programs, coaching
employees, evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programs, and planning
careers.>>> Training and Development
, Developing criteria, determining the economic utility of performance, and evaluating organizational
effectiveness.>>> Performance Appeaisal
Analyzing organizational structures and climates, maximizing the satisfaction and effectiveness of
individuals and work groups, and facilitating organizational change.>>> Organization Development
Identifying factors associated with job attitudes, designing and implementing programs to reduce work
stress and strain, developing programs that promote safe work behavior and the prevention of
accidents, illnesses, and injuries, and designing programs that enhance work/family life.>>> Quality of
Work Life
______ regulates its own membership>>> Psychology
Psychology is regulated (title and practice) by licensing law in every state and governed by state
regulatory boards
(T/F)>>> True
State psychology regulatory boards>>> - Determines standards for admission
- Conducts disciplinary actions
The Early Years of psychology (1900-1916) two major forces evolve the discipline>>> - Bryan and "real
skills" (1904)
- Industrial engineers: improve efficiency
- Time and motion studies
Industrialization and immigration lead to drive for social reform (T/F)>>> True
Four founding figures>>> - Walter Dill Scott
- Frederick W. Taylor
- Lillian Moller Gilbreth
- Hugo Münsterberg
Increasing social influence and efficiency; applied personnel knowledge in WWI; most know for helping
during the war effort. Published on motiving workers>>> Walter Dill Scott
Came up with the value of redesigning; The Principles of Scientific Management and time motion
studies.>>> Frederick Taylor
Effects of stress and fatigue. Movie made of her life, "Cheaper by the Dozen," was honored by appearing
on a U.S. postage stamp (1984). Said the human being is the most important element in industry. Made
a case for I/O psych.>>> Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Work
Many areas of psychology besides clinical>>> APA - 54 divisions
- Functions of the APA
- SIOP Division 14
American Psychological Society (APS)
There are two sides of I/O Psychology>>> Science (academic) and Practice (professional)
Four main work areas for I/O psychology>>> - Academia
- Consulting
- Business
- Government
There is a low level of recognition of I/O psychology among the general public (T/F)>>> True
Fields of I/O Psychology: Five General Sub-Fields>>> - Selection and Placement
- Training and Development
- Performance Appraisal
- Organization Development
- Quality of Worklife
- Ergonomics
Analyzing jobs and work, developing recruitment procedures, developing selection procedures,
validating tests, optimizing placement of personnel, and identifying management potentialSelection and
Placement>>> Selection and Placement
Identifying training and development needs, formulating and implementing training programs, coaching
employees, evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programs, and planning
careers.>>> Training and Development
, Developing criteria, determining the economic utility of performance, and evaluating organizational
effectiveness.>>> Performance Appeaisal
Analyzing organizational structures and climates, maximizing the satisfaction and effectiveness of
individuals and work groups, and facilitating organizational change.>>> Organization Development
Identifying factors associated with job attitudes, designing and implementing programs to reduce work
stress and strain, developing programs that promote safe work behavior and the prevention of
accidents, illnesses, and injuries, and designing programs that enhance work/family life.>>> Quality of
Work Life
______ regulates its own membership>>> Psychology
Psychology is regulated (title and practice) by licensing law in every state and governed by state
regulatory boards
(T/F)>>> True
State psychology regulatory boards>>> - Determines standards for admission
- Conducts disciplinary actions
The Early Years of psychology (1900-1916) two major forces evolve the discipline>>> - Bryan and "real
skills" (1904)
- Industrial engineers: improve efficiency
- Time and motion studies
Industrialization and immigration lead to drive for social reform (T/F)>>> True
Four founding figures>>> - Walter Dill Scott
- Frederick W. Taylor
- Lillian Moller Gilbreth
- Hugo Münsterberg
Increasing social influence and efficiency; applied personnel knowledge in WWI; most know for helping
during the war effort. Published on motiving workers>>> Walter Dill Scott
Came up with the value of redesigning; The Principles of Scientific Management and time motion
studies.>>> Frederick Taylor
Effects of stress and fatigue. Movie made of her life, "Cheaper by the Dozen," was honored by appearing
on a U.S. postage stamp (1984). Said the human being is the most important element in industry. Made
a case for I/O psych.>>> Lillian Moller Gilbreth
