History of IO Psychology (Chap 1) Flashcards
1
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IO Psychology Def.
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An area of scientific study and professional practice that addresses psychological concepts and principles in the work world
2
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Licensure in IO Psychology
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IO is not related to the healthcare aspect of psychology so many IO psychologists don’t believe they need a license. But most people not in the Psych field just group IO psychologists with clinical ones and most are required by the state to have a license.
3
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Walter Dill Scott
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Applied psychology principles to
- advertisement
- efficiency
- competition
- military personnel decisions (WWI)
4
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Frederick Taylor
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Studied management/psychology areas
- human factors/efficiency
- selection
- training
- industrial relations / cooperation
5
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Hugo Munsterberg
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Applied psychology using the scientific method
- selecting workers
- designing work situations
- sales
6
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Two areas of psych that lead to IO Psych
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- experimental psychology
- differential psychology
