I/O Psychology Practice Review

What does the I stand for in I/O Psychology?

• industrial

• innovative

• imperial

• ideological

What does the O stand for in I/O Psychology?

• organizational

• operational

• opportunistic

• optimistic

What is a basic definition of I/O Psychology?

• the application of psychology to the workplace

• the study of cognition

• the application of psychology to school environments

• the study of biological processes related to psychology

Which of the following is NOT a goal of I/O Psychology?

• Treating employees fairly

• Making jobs more interesting/satisfying

• Helping people be more productive at work

• Helping people live healthier lives

Industrial psychology is company-oriented.

• True

• False

The process of generating a description of what a job involves part of the

• job analysis

• employee analysis

• training

• selection

Training can consist of all of the following except

• orientation

• formal training

• mentoring

• lunchtime yoga

Evaluating job performance is best done with 360-degree feedback. The facets of 360-degree feedback could encompass all of the following except

• getting input from supervisors

• getting input from customers or clients

• getting input from co-workers

• getting input from your family

The process of recruiting, testing, and interviewing applicants falls under which main focus of Industrial Psychology?

• selection

• training

• motivation

• job satisfaction

Which of the following is a central focus of Organizational Psychology?

• job satisfaction

• training

• selection

• job analysis