Question 1

The humanitarian work psychology movement

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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 performanceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Most I/O psychology graduate schools educate their students to be a

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A)  Scientist-practitioner.
B)  Practitioner.
C)  Scholar-scientist.
D)  Labor-management specialistE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

In recent years,approximately what percent of Ph.D.'s in I/O psychology have been awarded to women?

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A)  8
B)  25
C)  50
D)  80E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

As an I/O psychologist you are hired by an organization to study the effects of lighting level on optimal performance in their factory.You decide to conduct this study by taking your subjects to a special room in which lighting levels can be changed.You vary lighting levels and measure productivity.In this case you would be replicating which classic study in I/O psychology?

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A)  The Gilbreths' Time and Motion study.
B)  Munsterberg's Industrial efficiency study.
C)  Taylor's application of Scientific management.
D)  The Western Electric Hawthorne study.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Early I/O psychologists in emphasized job performance and organizational;while I/O psychologists in _________ focused more on employee health and fatigue.

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A)  the U.S. ;the United Kingdom
B)  Europe;Canada
C)  the United Kingdom;the U.S.
D)  Germany;the U.S.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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?

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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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Industrial/Organizational Psychology is LEAST concerned with:

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A)  the treatment of emotional or personal problems in the workplace.
B)  the assessment of job performance.
C)  designing employee selection methods.
D)  the development of organizational safety programs.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg are credited with being the fathers of I/O psychology.What were their professional backgrounds?

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A)  Both were clinical psychologists.
B)  Both were experimental psychologists.
C)  Walter Dill Scott was an experimental psychologist,and Hugo Munsterberg was a clinical psychologist.
D)  Walter Dill Scott was an engineer,and Hugo Munsterberg was an experimental psychologist.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

I/O psychologists are guided by the APA ethical code.When a member violates the code,APA can

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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 memberE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The Psychological Corporation

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A)  was founded by Walter Dill Scott.
B)  based its business on the psychology of advertising.
C)  was founded by James McKeen Cattell.
D)  went out of business in the 1990's.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of human resources is

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A)  Industrial psychology.
B)  Employee psychology.
C)  Human relations psychology.
D)  Organizational psychology.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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:

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A)  Hugo and Lillian Munsterberg
B)  Walter and Bernadette Scott
C)  Robert and Sarah Yerkes
D)  Frank and Lillian GilbrethE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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?

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A)  Competence
B)  Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
C)  Concern for Others Welfare
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The U.S.Army began to use I/O psychologists in _______ ;the first large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals into jobs.

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A)  World War I
B)  World War II
C)  the 1950's
D)  the 1970'sE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

I/O psychology has its roots in engineering.The engineer who developed the principles of Scientific Management was

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A)  Hugo Munsterberg
B)  Walter Dill Scott
C)  Robert Yerkes
D)  Frederick Winslow TaylorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

I/O psychology is an applied field like clinical psychology

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The first I/O psychology text,written by Hugo Munsterberg,was entitled:

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A)  The Theory of Advertising
B)  Cheaper by the Dozen
C)  Psychology and Industrial Efficiency
D)  Organizational BehaviorE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Your roommate expresses interest in becoming an I/O psychologist.What advice would you give them?

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A)  Follow a bachelor's degree with an internship at a large corporation.
B)  Follow a bachelor's degree with on the job training assisting a practicing I/O psychologist.
C)  Earn a graduate degree.
D)  Take the licensing exam after the completing a bachelor's degree and an internship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles I/O psychologists are supposed to follow?

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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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Introduction

In recent years,approximately what percent of Ph.D.'s in I/O psychology have been awarded to women?

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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.

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Your roommate expresses interest in becoming an I/O psychologist.What advice would you give them?

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The U.S.Army began to use I/O psychologists in _______ ;the first large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals into jobs.

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology is LEAST concerned with:

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The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of human resources is

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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?

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I/O psychologists are guided by the APA ethical code.When a member violates the code,APA can

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Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg are credited with being the fathers of I/O psychology.What were their professional backgrounds?

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I/O psychology has its roots in engineering.The engineer who developed the principles of Scientific Management was

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Early I/O psychologists in emphasized job performance and organizational;while I/O psychologists in _________ focused more on employee health and fatigue.

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I/O psychology is an applied field like clinical psychology

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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:

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The Psychological Corporation

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The first I/O psychology text,written by Hugo Munsterberg,was entitled:

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The humanitarian work psychology movement

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles I/O psychologists are supposed to follow?

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Most I/O psychology graduate schools educate their students to be a

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Exam 1: Introduction

In recent years,approximately what percent of Ph.D.'s in I/O psychology have been awarded to women?

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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.

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Your roommate expresses interest in becoming an I/O psychologist.What advice would you give them?

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The U.S.Army began to use I/O psychologists in _______ ;the first large-scale application of psychological testing to place individuals into jobs.

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology is LEAST concerned with:

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The division of I/O psychology that emphasizes a management perspective of organizational efficiency through the appropriate use of human resources is

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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?

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I/O psychologists are guided by the APA ethical code.When a member violates the code,APA can

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Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg are credited with being the fathers of I/O psychology.What were their professional backgrounds?

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I/O psychology has its roots in engineering.The engineer who developed the principles of Scientific Management was

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Early I/O psychologists in emphasized job performance and organizational;while I/O psychologists in _________ focused more on employee health and fatigue.

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I/O psychology is an applied field like clinical psychology

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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:

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The Psychological Corporation

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The first I/O psychology text,written by Hugo Munsterberg,was entitled:

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The humanitarian work psychology movement

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles I/O psychologists are supposed to follow?

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