Flashcards on Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology for Students
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
30 cards
Card 1
Question: What are three sub-fields or practice areas within Industrial-Organisational (I-O) Psychology related to career and employment?
Answer: Career/vocational psychology (career development and counselling), employment/industrial or labour relations (behavioural dynamics, communication and
Card 2
Question: What does career or vocational psychology/counselling in I-O psychology study?
Answer: Career development issues for individuals, employment and unemployment, career-related issues in organisations, and non-work factors influencing caree
Card 3
Question: What is the focus of employment (industrial or labour) relations in I-O psychology?
Answer: Behavioural dynamics, communication and conflict management between individuals and groups of employees, employers and other parties.
Card 4
Question: What does consumer/economic or market psychology examine?
Answer: Psychological aspects of consumer behaviour, including needs, interests and personal attributes that influence buyer decision-making and motivation.
Card 5
Question: What is ergonomics in I-O psychology concerned with?
Answer: Understanding human interaction between employees and their technical environment.
Card 6
Question: What does research methodology in I-O psychology involve?
Answer: Finding, exploring or verifying psychological knowledge using various methods of obtaining and processing information to reach findings.
Card 7
Question: What is psychological assessment (psychometrics) used for in I-O psychology?
Answer: Developing and using instruments to measure employee attributes and behaviour for selection, promotion, counselling, training, and similar purposes.
Card 8
Question: What is the aim of employee and organisational well-being in I-O psychology?
Answer: To facilitate positive psychological capital/resources in organisations and employees, keeping employees healthy and resilient so they function optima
Card 9
Question: What does cross-cultural industrial psychology study?
Answer: How culture influences behaviour, considering aspects such as language, norms, traditions, values and beliefs.
Card 10
Question: Name three other themes often included in I-O psychology training.
Answer: Leadership; management and entrepreneurial psychology; consulting psychology.