WorksheetsIOPS111-Chapter 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What do you think the definition of Psychology is?
The study of zodiac signs and personality traits
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and all mental health processes
A method of mind-reading and predicting future behavior.
The scientific study of supernatural phenomena and mystical experiences
What subfield of psychology researches questions and factors relating to psychology in various contexts?
Industrial psychology
Clinical psychology
Research psychology
Neuro-psychology
What subfield of psychology entails an investigative approach for instance it assesses criminal capacity of an accused?
Counselling psychology
Forensic psychology
Social psychology
Personality psychology
What subfield of psychology studies the nature and causes of mental or psychological disorders?
Abnormal Psychology
Clinical psychology
Counselling psychology
Health Psychology
What are some of the roles and tasks of an industrial psychologist?
Optimise fit between employees and work environments
study organisational behaviour to benefit employees and the organisation.
Predicting employees' future success based on astrology
Diagnosing and treating mental illnesses of employees
Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:
Sarah, an office worker, frequently experiences back pain due to her workstation setup, so an expert assesses her chair, desk height, and monitor position to improve her comfort and productivity. What subfield of Industrial Psychology is being portrayed?
Personnel psychology
Cross-culture psychology
Organisational psychology
Ergonomics
Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:
A company wants to hire the best candidate for a leadership role, so they administer a series of cognitive ability and personality tests to assess the applicants’ strengths and suitability for the position
Psychological assessments
Research methodology
Employee and organisational well-being
Personnel psychology
Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:
A marketing team analyses how different packaging colours influence customers' buying decisions to design a product that attracts more shoppers.
Organisational psychology
Ergonomics
Consumer psychology
Personnel psychology
What sets apart an Industrial and organisational practitioner from an HR practitioner?
They can administer psychological assessments
They have in-depth knowledge and understanding of human behaviour
They are registered with the SABPP
HR Practitioners should register with which governing body
(a)
Psychology professionals should register with which Governing body
(a)
