Week 4: Applied Psychology

Which of the following is a topic of special interest to Industrial/Organizational Psychologists?

• Absenteeism

• Photosynthesis

• Plate tectonics

• Cell division

Which topic would an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist most likely study to improve employee retention?

• Employee turnover

• Photosynthesis

• Gravity

• Mitosis

Why might an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist study absenteeism?

• To understand and reduce the number of days employees miss work

• To learn about plant life cycles

• To study the effects of gravity

• To analyze weather patterns

What is the primary focus of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

• The study of animal behavior in the wild

• The application of psychology in business and industry

• The treatment of mental illness in hospitals

• The study of childhood development

A company wants to improve its management strategies. Which branch of psychology should it consult?

• Clinical Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

Based on the image, which of the following best represents a possible indicator of job satisfaction?

• Appearing stressed and frustrated at work

• Smiling and engaged while working

• Ignoring work tasks

• Complaining about job duties

What is the main focus of personnel psychology?

• The study of how people interact in social groups

• The application of psychology in business and industry

• The diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

• The study of childhood development

Based on the image, which aspect of psychology might be relevant to the interaction between the two individuals in the cockpit?

• Personnel psychology, focusing on teamwork and job performance

• Sports psychology, focusing on athletic performance

• Child psychology, focusing on early development

• Forensic psychology, focusing on criminal behavior

Which vocational interest theme is associated with the college major "Physics"?

• Realistic

• Investigative

• Artistic

• Social

Which of the following sample occupations is linked to the "Artistic" vocational interest theme?

• Mechanic

• Chemist

• Writer

• Clerk