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CH. 1: INTRODUCTION
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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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MCQs
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
a. An experimental psychologist
b. A forensic psychologist
d. An industrial/organizational psychologist
Ans: a Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: a Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: d Onj: 1 #5
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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
Ans: b Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: a Onj: 1 #5
6. An I/O psychologist has been asked by a major electronics firm to examine the_ happiness and well being of
employees. She the_n examines employee attitudes, behavior, and job stress as well as supervisory practices. She
is acting as a(n.
a. Clinical psychologist.
b. Experimental psychologist.
c. Organizational psychologist.
d. Industrial psychologist.
Ans: c Onj: 1 #5
7. When Compaq Computer Corporation experienced a downturn in demand for its products, it was forced to
reorganize and layoff employees. To assist the_m in this process the_y would be most likely to turn to a(n.:
a. Clinical Psychologist.
b. Relocation Specialist.
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c. Industrial Psychologist.
d. Business Psychologist .
Ans: c Onj: 1 # 3-5
8. I/O psychology is an “evidence-based” field. This means that:
a. the_ things practitioners do are based on scientific methods and principles
b. most I/O practitioners work in the_ judicial system
c. many I/O psychologists investigate criminal activity
d. I/O practitioners use an intuitive approach to solving organizational problems
Ans: a Onj: 2 # 4
1. I/O psychology is NOT an applied field like clinical psychology
a. True
b. False
Ans: b Onj: 1 #5
10. The_ two major divisions of industrial and organizational psychology
a. overlap very little
b. grew out of similar traditions in the_ history of the_ field
c. suggest the_ field is very narrowly-focused
d. cannot be easily separated
Ans: d Onj: 1 # 5
11. Becky has finally finished her degree in I/O psychology! What are the_ three most common settings in which she
would be most likely to work?
a. university, health care, private company
b. university, government, health care
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CH. 1: INTRODUCTION
Onjs
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.
TEST BANK QUESTIONS
1
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MCQs
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
a. An experimental psychologist
b. A forensic psychologist
d. An industrial/organizational psychologist
Ans: a Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: a Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: d Onj: 1 #5
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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
Ans: b Onj: 1 #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.
Ans: a Onj: 1 #5
6. An I/O psychologist has been asked by a major electronics firm to examine the_ happiness and well being of
employees. She the_n examines employee attitudes, behavior, and job stress as well as supervisory practices. She
is acting as a(n.
a. Clinical psychologist.
b. Experimental psychologist.
c. Organizational psychologist.
d. Industrial psychologist.
Ans: c Onj: 1 #5
7. When Compaq Computer Corporation experienced a downturn in demand for its products, it was forced to
reorganize and layoff employees. To assist the_m in this process the_y would be most likely to turn to a(n.:
a. Clinical Psychologist.
b. Relocation Specialist.
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c. Industrial Psychologist.
d. Business Psychologist .
Ans: c Onj: 1 # 3-5
8. I/O psychology is an “evidence-based” field. This means that:
a. the_ things practitioners do are based on scientific methods and principles
b. most I/O practitioners work in the_ judicial system
c. many I/O psychologists investigate criminal activity
d. I/O practitioners use an intuitive approach to solving organizational problems
Ans: a Onj: 2 # 4
1. I/O psychology is NOT an applied field like clinical psychology
a. True
b. False
Ans: b Onj: 1 #5
10. The_ two major divisions of industrial and organizational psychology
a. overlap very little
b. grew out of similar traditions in the_ history of the_ field
c. suggest the_ field is very narrowly-focused
d. cannot be easily separated
Ans: d Onj: 1 # 5
11. Becky has finally finished her degree in I/O psychology! What are the_ three most common settings in which she
would be most likely to work?
a. university, health care, private company
b. university, government, health care
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