Question 1

Who argued that employees should be rewarded for doing their work as efficiently as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Strong
B)  John Hawthorne
C)  Frederick Taylor
D)  Kurt LewinE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Sean is an I/O psychologist who conducts surveys in his organization to determine what types of things might frustrate or upset employees. His goal is to find ways to help employees feel satisfied and proud of their work. Sean's work primarily involves which area of emphasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  selection
B)  organizational development
C)  performance appraisal
D)  quality of work lifeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

One major area that I/O psychologists focus on in their work is quality of work life. Which of these is the BEST definition of what this work might involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  These psychologists counsel employees and give them advice on how to deal with problems in their work lives.
B)  These psychologists work with employees to help them deal with problems in their personal lives.
C)  These psychologists assess whether employees are satisfied with their jobs.
D)  These psychologists ensure that managers are using fair measures to assess employee performance.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

What is industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology? What is the main difference between industrial and organizational psychology? Provide an example of how a topic associated with industrial psychology might be related to an organizational psychology topic.

Accepted Answer

I/O psychology is the application of psy...

Question 5

In the Hawthorne Studies, researchers were attempting to manipulate _____ to see if it affected job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  light
B)  noise level
C)  room temperature
D)  worker experienceE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The textbook notes that the division between industrial and organizational psychology is somewhat artificial. What is one reason the textbook provides for why this might be a false dichotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nobody in the field can agree on what is meant by "industrial" versus "organizational" psychology.
B)  Few organizations are concerned with organizational psychology topics, so nearly all I/O psychology consultants address only industrial topics.
C)  When I/O psychologists earn their required licenses from the American Psychological Association (AP
A)  , they must be well-versed in both industrial and organizational topics.
D)  Most issues faced by organizations encompass both industrial and organizational topics.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

During which time period did Division 14 of the APA change its name to the Division of Industrial and Organizational Psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-World War I
B)  World War I through the 1920s
C)  the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s
D)  the mid-1980s to the presentE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The five areas that account for the largest portion of work conducted by I/O psychologists are training and development, performance appraisal, selection, organizational development, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  quality of work life.
B)  compensation.
C)  human factors.
D)  consumer behavior.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What is one of the top trends in I/O psychology according to a SIOP article published in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  the growing importance of innovation and creativity
B)  bullying and aggression in the workplace
C)  addressing intergenerational issues
D)  a lack of competent leadership in the workplaceE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The subspecialty that involves the study of the assessment, measurement, and selection of people in their jobs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  personality psychology.
B)  industrial psychology.
C)  performance psychology.
D)  organizational psychology.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to Moore and Hartmann, I/O psychology in Europe:

Accepted Answer

A)  did not start developing until the 1950s.
B)  developed earlier and faster than it did in the United States.
C)  suffered from a lack of financial and governmental support.
D)  was hampered by researchers refusing to collaborate with one another.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A doctoral student in I/O psychology will complete his or her training by completing a _____, which will involve reviewing the research literature and designing a study to answer a series of research questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  publication
B)  dissertation
C)  practicum
D)  competency examE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The five areas that account for the largest portion of work conducted by I/O psychologists are training and development, performance appraisal, organizational development, quality of work life, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  selection.
B)  compensation.
C)  human factors.
D)  consumer behavior.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

I/O psychologists are often described as being "scientist/practitioners." Explain what this means, and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

I/O psychologists are both generators an...

Question 15

As a result of the Great Depression and its associated trends of high unemployment and stagnant economic growth, our culture became focused:

Accepted Answer

A)  less on the human condition and more on employee testing and training.
B)  less on employee attitudes and more on efficiency.
C)  less on worker morale and more on finding the most efficient approach to work.
D)  less on employee testing/training and more on the human condition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

When Kish-Gephart, Harrison, and Trevino (2010)  talk about "bad barrels" in terms of organizational ethics, they are referring to:

Accepted Answer

A)  characteristics of people who make poor ethical choices.
B)  characteristics of situations that lead to unethical decisions.
C)  organizational characteristics that are defined by poor ethics.
D)  individuals who convince others to make poor ethical choices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of these is the BEST definition of a competency?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether an individual is willing to take a test of his or her skills
B)  whether an individual popular among his or her peers
C)  whether an individual has enjoys his or her job
D)  whether employees have the skills, behaviors, and capabilities necessary to effectively perform their jobsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

_____ is a research center developed after World War II to continue military-related I/O research.

Accepted Answer

A)  SIOP
B)  Scientific Management
C)  ARI
D)  IAAPE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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What is one of the top trends in I/O psychology according to a SIOP article published in 2016?

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Who argued that employees should be rewarded for doing their work as efficiently as possible?

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According to Moore and Hartmann, I/O psychology in Europe:

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One major area that I/O psychologists focus on in their work is quality of work life. Which of these is the BEST definition of what this work might involve?

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Sean is an I/O psychologist who conducts surveys in his organization to determine what types of things might frustrate or upset employees. His goal is to find ways to help employees feel satisfied and proud of their work. Sean's work primarily involves which area of emphasis?

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During which time period did Division 14 of the APA change its name to the Division of Industrial and Organizational Psychology?

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The five areas that account for the largest portion of work conducted by I/O psychologists are training and development, performance appraisal, selection, organizational development, and:

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The five areas that account for the largest portion of work conducted by I/O psychologists are training and development, performance appraisal, organizational development, quality of work life, and:

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What is industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology? What is the main difference between industrial and organizational psychology? Provide an example of how a topic associated with industrial psychology might be related to an organizational psychology topic.

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I/O psychology is the application of psy...
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_____ is a research center developed after World War II to continue military-related I/O research.

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When Kish-Gephart, Harrison, and Trevino (2010) talk about "bad barrels" in terms of organizational ethics, they are referring to:

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In the Hawthorne Studies, researchers were attempting to manipulate _____ to see if it affected job performance.

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The textbook notes that the division between industrial and organizational psychology is somewhat artificial. What is one reason the textbook provides for why this might be a false dichotomy?

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I/O psychologists are often described as being "scientist/practitioners." Explain what this means, and provide an example.

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The subspecialty that involves the study of the assessment, measurement, and selection of people in their jobs is:

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As a result of the Great Depression and its associated trends of high unemployment and stagnant economic growth, our culture became focused:

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Which of these is the BEST definition of a competency?

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A doctoral student in I/O psychology will complete his or her training by completing a _____, which will involve reviewing the research literature and designing a study to answer a series of research questions.

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Who argued that employees should be rewarded for doing their work as efficiently as possible?

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According to Moore and Hartmann, I/O psychology in Europe:

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One major area that I/O psychologists focus on in their work is quality of work life. Which of these is the BEST definition of what this work might involve?

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During which time period did Division 14 of the APA change its name to the Division of Industrial and Organizational Psychology?

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The five areas that account for the largest portion of work conducted by I/O psychologists are training and development, performance appraisal, selection, organizational development, and:

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The textbook notes that the division between industrial and organizational psychology is somewhat artificial. What is one reason the textbook provides for why this might be a false dichotomy?

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The subspecialty that involves the study of the assessment, measurement, and selection of people in their jobs is:

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As a result of the Great Depression and its associated trends of high unemployment and stagnant economic growth, our culture became focused:

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