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WorksheetsI/O Psychology
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
Organizational psychology views employees as a resource to the company.
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
Which of the following is a description of affective commitment.
I love my job.
I need the money that this job pays me.
It's better to stay than leave.
I think I have to stay.
Transactional leadership is characterized by
People being motivated by the rewards/punishments
It is associated with positive organizational outcomes
Charisma, passion, vision to the position
The exchange relationship between the worker and the leader
Goal setting theory states that performance is highest for
Specific, difficult, accepted goals that are coupled with feedback
Vague goals with little direction
Overly ambitious and unrealistic goals
Easily accomplishable goals that don't challenge you
Job satisfaction consists of 2 overarching facets. What are they?
global and specific
global and local
universal and specific
universal and local
What does it mean that I/O psychologists follow the “Scientist-Practitioner” model?
They conduct basic research in an attempt to solve applied problems.
They conduct applied research in an attempt to solve basic problems.
They are applied psychologists conducting applied research.
They are only concerned with conducting basic research.
Which of the following are settings where I/O psychologists can work?
government
industry
universities
All of the above
