I.O Psych - Chapter 1

Which percentage of submitted articles are actually published in the top I/O psychology journals? a) 5-10% b) 20-40% c) 40-60% d) 65-75%

a) 5-10%

Mary is experiencing feelings of insecurity and depression. She is having difficulty finding the motivation to complete even the simplest tasks at work and when at home she just sits and stares at her TV. Her employer has suggested she seek the help of a professional. What type of psychologist is she MOST likely to go to for help? a) A clinical psychologist b) An experimental psychologist c) A forensic psychologist d) An industrial/organizational psychologist

a) A clinical psychologist

An I/O psychologist has been working as an executive coach for Steve, the VP of Q Corp., for the past 6 months. Last week, Q Corp. fell victim to a hostile takeover by one of its competitors. Since then Steve has been fraught with anxiety over the situation and has trouble sleeping, excessively worrying about his employees and own job. The I/O psychologist has been counseling Steve regarding his concerns. Which ethical principal has the I/O psychologist violated? a) Competence b) Respect for People's Rights and Dignity c) Concern for Others Welfare d) None of the above

a) Competence

Justin is a practicing Industrial psychologist. He is most likely to be found engaging in which of the following activities? a) Designing employee selection systems and training programs b) Writing research papers and presenting them at meetings c) Developing courses d) Writing textbooks

a) Designing employee selection systems and training programs

If your great grandfather was an early industrial psychologist, which of the following issues would he be most concerned with? a) Employee productivity and organizational efficiency b) Employee feelings and opinions c) Job redesign d) Job satisfaction

a) Employee productivity and organizational efficiency

I/O psychology has its primary roots in a) Experimental psychology. b) Industrial engineering and management. c) Sociology. d) Clinical psychology.

a) Experimental psychology

The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of human resources is a) Industrial psychology. b) Employee psychology. c) Human relations psychology. d) Organizational psychology.

a) Industrial psychology.

What is the name of the largest professional/scientific society that is comprised entirely of I/O psychologists? a) The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology b) The American Psychological Association c) The American Psychological Society d) The Academy of Management

a) The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

I/O psychologists attempt to change organizations so that they are healthier places for people to work, even if the effectiveness of the organization is not boosted. a) True b) False

a) True

Research and practice overlap in I/O psychology. a) True b) False

a) True

Who were the two individuals credited with being the fathers of I/O psychology? a) Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg b) Hugo Munsterberg and Frederick Taylor c) Frank Gillbreth and Lillian Gillbreth d) Robert Yerkes and Walter Dill Scott

a) Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg

The U.S. Army began to use I/O psychologists in _______ ; the first large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals into jobs. a) World War I b) World War II c) The 1950's d) The 1970's

a) World War I

Results of some of the Hawthorne studies were tentatively explained by what has come to be know as the Hawthorne Effect, in which a) employee performance increases because the knowledge of participating in a study. b) employee performance depends almost entirely on how well established a work group is. c) newer employees reach optimal performance when paired with experienced employees. d) it is almost impossible to have any effect on the productivity of a work group.

a) employee performance increases because the knowledge of participating in a study.

Recently, I/O psychologists have begun working together to bring their experience to bear on the problems experienced in developing countries. This is referred to as: a) humanitarian work psychology b) cooperative work psychology c) developmental assistance psychology d) volunteer psychology

a) humanitarian work psychology

Early I/O psychologists in emphasized job performance and organizational; while I/O psychologists in _________ focused more on employee health and fatigue. a) the U.S. ; the United Kingdom b) Europe; Canada c) the United Kingdom; the U.S. d) Germany; the U.S.

a) the U.S. ; the United Kingdom

Your employer ascribes to the principles of Scientific Management. Which of the statements below would they be LEAST likely to agree with? a) Each job should be analyzed to determine the best way of doing it. b) Employees should be selected so as to get along with other members of their work group. c) Employees should be carefully trained at their jobs. d) Employees should be rewarded for productivity.

b) Employees should be selected so as to get along with other members of their work group.

The majority of job stress research is done in the United States. a) True b) False

b) False

Which of the following best explains why research is important in I/O psychology? a) It keeps I/O psychology in step with other branches of psychology. b) It provides the theories and principles that are applied in practice. c) It keeps the field from becoming outdated. d) It is necessary in the training of new I/O psychologists.

b) It provides the theories and principles that are applied in practice

Stephanie is a college professor specializing in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She is MOST likely to be found engaging in which of the following activities? a) Designing training programs b) Teaching students and doing research c) Developing psychological tests for industry d) Designing an employee performance appraisal system

b) Teaching students and doing research

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles I/O psychologists are supposed to follow? a) They should be fair and honest in their professional dealings. b) They must be loyal to their employer, putting the employer's interests above those of employees. c) They must respect the rights and privacy of others. d) They must only do work they are competent to perform.

b) They must be loyal to their employer, putting the employer's interests above those of employees.

The humanitarian work psychology movement a) aims to improve the work life of American workers b) mobilizes I/O psychologists to use their skills to reduce poverty and improve well-being in developing countries c) was sparked by the Hawthorne studies d) strives to improve employee efficiency and performance

b) mobilizes I/O psychologists to use their skills to reduce poverty and improve well-being in developing countries

The settings in which I/O psychologists work can be classified into what two broad categories? a) manufacturing and services b) research and practice c) management and labor d) economics and administration

b) research and practice

I/O psychologists are guided by the APA ethical code. When a member violates the code, APA can a) revoke the member's professional license b) revoke the member's APA membership c) file civil charges against the member d) levy fines against the member

b) revoke the member's APA membership

The surprising outcome of the Hawthorne studies at Western Electric was that a) light levels are related to job performance. b) social factors in organizations affect employees' job performance. c) employee training makes little difference in performance. d) the more closely employees are supervised, the less efficient an organization becomes.

b) social factors in organizations affect employees' job performance.

The first application of group testing for mental ability a) was referred to as project A. b) used the Army Alpha and the Army Beta. c) was led by Walter Dill Scott. d) was led by James McKeen Cattell.

b) used the Army Alpha and the Army Beta.

In recent years, approximately what percent of Ph.D.'s in I/O psychology have been awarded to women? a) 8 b) 25 c) 50 d) 80

c) 50

To be considered a full-fledged Industrial/Organizational Psychologist in the U.S. what type of degree do you need? a) A B.A. b) A M.A. or M. S. c) A Ph.D. d) A Psy.D.

c) A Ph.D.

The two world wars were important influences on the field of I/O psychology because they a) Allowed psychologists to make money from the government. b) Forced all the males into military service, causing females to join the workforce. c) Allowed for large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals in jobs. d) Allowed for the creation of the Psychological Corporation.

c) Allowed for large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals in jobs.

The first I/O Ph.D. was awarded to a) Robert Yerkes. b) Lillian Gilbreth. c) Bruce V. Moore. d) Hugo Munsterberg

c) Bruce V. Moore.

Which of the following issues are members of The Society for Occupational Health Psychology NOT concerned with? a) Employee health b) Employee safety c) Employee job satisfaction d) Employee well-being

c) Employee job satisfaction

If your great grandfather had been in the US military during World War I, how would the emerging field of Industrial psychology have impacted his life? a) He would have been one of the first to use Lillian Gilbreth's foot-pedal trash can. b) He would have been a subject in a time and motion study in which his motion and timing in conducting tasks would have been monitored. c) He would have been given a test for mental ability designed by a group of I/O psychologists. d) He would have been a subject in the Hawthorne studies.

c) He would have been given a test for mental ability designed by a group of I/O psychologists.

An I/O psychologist has been asked by a major electronics firm to examine the happiness and well being of employees. She then examines employee attitudes, behavior, and job stress as well as supervisory practices. She is acting as a(n) a) Clinical psychologist. b) Experimental psychologist. c) Organizational psychologist. d) Industrial psychologist.

c) Organizational psychologist

The first I/O psychology text, written by Hugo Munsterberg, was entitled: a) The Theory of Advertising b) Cheaper by the Dozen c) Psychology and Industrial Efficiency d) Organizational Behavior

c) Psychology and Industrial Efficiency

An I/O psychologist is asked to collect information about employees' opinions on management. After the I/O psychologist collects the information, the employers what to know who is dissatisfied. The psychologist does not give the employees the information and says that she must protect the employee's confidentiality. Which ethic code is the psychology most likely up-holding? a) Competence b) Integrity c) Respect for people's rights and dignity d) Social responsibility

c) Respect for people's rights and dignity

What does the acronym SIOP represent? a) The Society in Organizational Behavior Processes b) The Social Industry of Psychology c) The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology d) Safety in Organizational Processes

c) The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The husband and wife team that was the subject of the movie Cheaper By The Dozen and credited with beginning the study of efficient ways of performing tasks through the time and motion studies was: a) Hugo and Lillian Munsterberg b) Walter and Bernadette Scott c) Robert and Sarah Yerkes d) Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

d) Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

Brian is a practicing I/O psychologist in Scandinavia. How would the topics he studied differ from those studied by I/O psychologists in the United States? a) There would be no differences in emphasis as I/O psychologists worldwide study the same topical area(s). b) He would be more concerned with employee selection. c) He would be more concerned with performance appraisal. d) He would be more concerned with employee health and stress issues.

d) He would be more concerned with employee health and stress issues.

Which of following areas are you least likely to study while in graduate school in I/O psychology? a) Training b) Performance appraisal c) Work motivation d) Treatment of psychological disorders

d) Treatment of psychological disorders

The two major divisions of industrial and organizational psychology a) overlap very little b) grew out of similar traditions in the history of the field c) suggest the field is very narrowly-focused d) cannot be easily separated

d) cannot be easily separated

Becky has finally finished her degree in I/O psychology! What are the three most common settings in which she would be most likely to work? a) university, health care, private company b) university, government, health care c) consulting, health care, private company d) consulting, private company, university

d) consulting, private company, university