Introduction to Industrial Psychology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Industrial Psychology, as discussed in the provided lecture notes.

Industrial Psychology

A field of psychology that studies human behavior in the workplace and applies psychological principles to improve working conditions and productivity.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with anxiety and maintain a sense of psychological well-being.

Psychoanalytic Tradition

A school of thought in psychology founded by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.

Behaviourist Tradition

A psychological perspective that focuses on observable behaviors and the environmental factors that influence them, without considering internal mental processes.

Social-cognitive Tradition

A perspective that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, focusing on how individuals interpret and respond to social stimuli.

Motivation Theory

The study of factors that drive individuals to act in ways that achieve goals, often explored in the context of work psychology.

Personality Traits

Stable characteristics that influence a person's patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Organisational Development

The process of improving an organization's effectiveness through planned change in policies, power, leadership, and culture.

Job Design

The process of organizing tasks, duties, and responsibilities to improve job satisfaction and productivity.

Work Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on understanding and enhancing the experience and performance of individuals in the workplace.