IOPS111-Chapter 1

What do you think the definition of Psychology is?

• The study of zodiac signs and personality traits

• Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and all mental health processes

• A method of mind-reading and predicting future behavior.

• The scientific study of supernatural phenomena and mystical experiences

What subfield of psychology researches questions and factors relating to psychology in various contexts?

• Industrial psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Research psychology

• Neuro-psychology

What subfield of psychology entails an investigative approach for instance it assesses criminal capacity of an accused?

• Counselling psychology

• Forensic psychology

• Social psychology

• Personality psychology

What subfield of psychology studies the nature and causes of mental or psychological disorders?

• Abnormal Psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Counselling psychology

• Health Psychology

What are some of the roles and tasks of an industrial psychologist?

• Optimise fit between employees and work environments

• study organisational behaviour to benefit employees and the organisation.

• Predicting employees' future success based on astrology

• Diagnosing and treating mental illnesses of employees

Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:

Sarah, an office worker, frequently experiences back pain due to her workstation setup, so an expert assesses her chair, desk height, and monitor position to improve her comfort and productivity. What subfield of Industrial Psychology is being portrayed?

• Personnel psychology

• Cross-culture psychology

• Organisational psychology

• Ergonomics

Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:

A company wants to hire the best candidate for a leadership role, so they administer a series of cognitive ability and personality tests to assess the applicants’ strengths and suitability for the position

• Psychological assessments

• Research methodology

• Employee and organisational well-being

• Personnel psychology

Read the scenario below and decide what subfield of Industrial psychology applies:

A marketing team analyses how different packaging colours influence customers' buying decisions to design a product that attracts more shoppers.

• Organisational psychology

• Ergonomics

• Consumer psychology

• Personnel psychology

What sets apart an Industrial and organisational practitioner from an HR practitioner?

• They can administer psychological assessments

• They have in-depth knowledge and understanding of human behaviour

• They are registered with the SABPP

HR Practitioners should register with which governing body