Introduction to Industrial Psychology

What is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes?

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Philosophy

What does developmental psychology focus on?

• Developmental behaviour over a life span

• Social behaviour

• Cognitive processes

• Abnormal behaviour

What is the focus of cognitive psychology?

• Human thinking and how the mind works

• Social interactions

• Developmental changes

• Abnormal behaviour

What is the fundamental attribution error?

• Tendency to explain behaviour based on internal factors

• Tendency to explain behaviour based on external factors

• Tendency to ignore situational influences

• Tendency to overestimate the role of genetics

What is the main objective of I/O psychology?

• To conduct research to increase knowledge and understanding of work behaviour

• To study human behaviour in social settings

• To focus on cognitive processes

• To analyze developmental changes

What does the term 'Hawthorne effect' refer to?

• Changes in behaviour due to being observed

• Changes in behaviour due to external factors

• Changes in behaviour due to internal factors

• Changes in behaviour due to cognitive processes

What is the impact of civil rights legislation on I/O psychology?

• Forced organizations to examine employment selection practices

• Increased focus on cognitive psychology

• Reduced the importance of social factors

• Limited the scope of I/O psychology

What are the global implications for I/O psychology regarding the ageing work population?

• Learning, performance, satisfaction and engagement with work of older people

• Increased focus on youth employment

• Reduction in job opportunities

• Increased manual labor jobs

What is the relationship between stress and work?

• Increased workloads can lead to stress and burnout

• Stress has no impact on work

• Stress improves work performance

• Stress is only related to personal life

What is the significance of the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

• Banned discrimination in employment practices

• Promoted manual labor jobs

• Increased job opportunities for men

• Limited the role of women in the workplace