Industrial/Organizational Psychology Lecture Notes

These flashcards summarize key concepts, definitions, and important figures in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology as discussed in the lecture.

What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology according to Blum and Naylor (1968)?

It is the application or extension of psychological facts and principles to the problems concerning human beings operating within the context of business and industry.

What are the two sides of I/O Psychology?

It is an academic discipline concerned with advancing knowledge about people at work, and its application to solve real-world problems.

What is the Scientist–practitioner model in I/O Psychology?

It is a framework for education based on understanding scientific principles and findings and how they provide the basis for professional practice.

Where do most I/O psychologists work?

35% in consulting firms, 20% in industry, 39% in universities, and 6% in government.

What is the average base salary of an industrial organizational psychologist in the Philippines?

PHP 1,021,662 per year.

What are the two main fields of I/O Psychology?

1. Selection and Placement: Developing assessment methods for employee selection and promotion. 2. Training and Development: Identifying skills to improve job performance and evaluating training programs.

What is the focus of Performance Appraisal in I/O Psychology?

It is the process of identifying criteria for measuring how well employees perform their jobs.

What is Organizational Development in I/O Psychology?

It involves analyzing the structure of an organization to maximize satisfaction and effectiveness for individuals and work groups.

What is the focus of Quality of Work Life in I/O Psychology?

It concerns factors that contribute to a healthy and productive workforce, including job redesign.

What are the requirements to take the Psychology Board Exam?

A Master's degree in Psychology, various documents including a birth certificate, certified good moral character certificates, and supervised practicum hours.

What was the significance of the Army Alpha Test during World War I?

It was an intelligence test developed for the selection and placement of military personnel.

Who pioneered the concept of industrial psychology and emphasized the study of activities and functions in everyday life?

W.L. Bryan in his 1904 article.

What was the contribution of Walter Dill Scott to I/O Psychology?

He wrote about advertising psychology and aimed to improve human efficiency through methods such as competition and loyalty.

What were Frederick W. Taylor's principles of scientific management?

1. Science over rule of thumb, 2. Scientific selection and training, 3. Cooperation over individualism, 4. Equal division of work.

What did Lillian Moller Gilbreth contribute to I/O Psychology?

She pioneered techniques in industrial management and studied the effects of stress and fatigue on workers.

What was the primary focus of Hugo Münsterberg's work?

Selecting workers, designing work situations, and applying psychology in sales.

What role did psychology play in World War I?

It helped screen recruits for mental deficiencies and assign jobs in the army.

What were the Hawthorne studies, and why are they significant?

They explored how work behavior is influenced by organizational context and are considered a pivotal moment in I/O Psychology.

What is the Hawthorne effect?

A positive change in behavior that occurs at the onset of an intervention, typically followed by a decline back to original behavior.