Applied Psychology

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology from Chapter 18 on Applied Psychology, focusing on Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Sports Psychology.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Study behavior of people at work and in organizations, influencing job selection, training, and promotion.

Job Analysis

A detailed description of the skills, knowledge, and activities required by a particular job.

Critical Incidents

Situations with which competent employees must be able to cope.

Biodata

Detailed biological information from applicants to predict future job behavior based on past behavior.

Psychological Testing

Assessing individuals' interests to match them with successful workers' interests.

Aptitude Tests

Tests that rate a person's potential to learn skills used in various occupations.

Job Satisfaction

The degree to which a person is pleased with their work; can enhance cooperation and performance.

Job Enrichment

Making jobs more personally rewarding and interesting, typically leading to higher job satisfaction.

Sports Psychology

Study of behavioral dimensions of sports performance, including mental conditioning and emotional management.

Task Analysis

The ability to perform detailed studies of complex skills by breaking them down into subparts.