Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

These flashcards cover key concepts, terms, and historical figures in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The scientific study of behavior in organizational settings and the application of psychology to understand work behavior.

I/O Psychologist

A professional who studies and applies psychological principles to improve employee performance, satisfaction, and well-being in workplace settings.

Hawthorne Effect

An effect where individuals change their behavior due to their awareness of being observed.

Hawthorne Studies

A series of studies that demonstrated the influence of observation and social factors on employee productivity.

Scientist-practitioner model

The dual focus of I/O psychology that combines scientific inquiry to generate knowledge and the application of this knowledge to solve organizational problems.

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

A professional organization for those in the field of I/O psychology, serving as Division 14 of the American Psychological Association (APA).

O*Net

A comprehensive database of occupational information that includes detailed job descriptions, tasks, and the skills required for different occupations.

Frederick Taylor

An engineer and management consultant known for founding scientific management and conducting time studies to improve workplace efficiency.

Hugo Munsterberg

Considered the founding father of I/O psychology; wrote the first textbook in the field focusing on psychology's application in industrial contexts.

Lillian Gilbreth

An engineer and I/O psychologist who pioneered time and motion studies, emphasizing human factors and the importance of worker satisfaction.