Chapter 1

Question 1

What is I/O Psychology?

Answer 1

the application of psychological theories and principles to the workplace.

psychology in the workplace

Question 2

“I” vs “O” in I/O Psychology

Answer 2

“I” = industrial psych: focus on job applicants; the hiring and evaluation of employees. Job analysis and trainings

“O” = organizational psych: focus on existing employees; supporting existing employees and leaders and the organizational culture.

Question 3

Who is an I/O Psychologist?

Answer 3

May possess many titles: director of personnel, manager of HR, research scientist, senior consultant, etc.
Primary areas of focus may include leadership development, training, performance, DEI, prosocial work, etc.
Overlap of school psych and clinical/counseling

Question 4

Distribution of I/O psychologists in different fields

Answer 4

35% work in colleges
26% in corporations
23% in consulting
7% in gov
6% in nonprofits

Question 5

What is SIOP?

Answer 5

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Uses the scientist-practitioner model

Question 6

Scientist-practitioner model:

Answer 6

scientist = generating knowledge
practitioner = consuming and applying knowledge

Question 7

Training for I/O psychology

Answer 7

most get a masters degree or a PhD

Question 8

Future workplace trends of I/O psychology

Answer 8

Integrating work, life and family psych safety
employee mental health
Hybrid workforce
Rethinking experiences of remote workers

Question 9

Hawthorne study

Answer 9

Study that was meant to observe how working conditions change productivity of workers. Revealed that people change the way that they behave when they know that they are being watched.

Question 10

The “I” side of Industrial-Organizational psychology focuses more on topics relevant to ________; whereas the “O” side focuses more on topics related to _________.
a. job applicants; existing employees
b. existing employees; job applicants

Answer 10

a

Question 11

Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination in hiring based on race, gender, religion, color, and national origin?
a. The SIOP principles for employment testing
b. The 1964 Civil Rights Act
c. The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
d. The APA code of conduct

Answer 11

b

Question 12

Based on the Hawthorne study, folks on shows like “America’s Got Talent” or “Dancing with Stars” should perform ______ they would have when they are alone, because they are being observed on these shows constantly.
a. Similarly to how
b. Worse than
c. Better than

Answer 12

c