Psyc 334 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

organisational psychology definition correct answers • A branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace (Aamodt, 2023) • Industrial-organizational psychologists are able to apply psychological theories to explain and enhance the effectiveness of human behavior in the workplace (Canadian Psychological Association) • I/O psychologists "enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in, by advancing the science and know...

What is I&O Psychology? correct answers 1) Application (Psy principles, theory, research in work setting) 2) Extended factors (included family responsibility and cultural influences) 3) Reciprocal impact (work on home life and home life on work) 4) Combo (knowledge & skills for non-related work settings EG: designing and implementing tests so right person gets job) Name 3 Main areas in I&O Psychology? correct answers 1) Personal Psychology 2) Organisational Psychology 3) Human Engineerin...

Natural selection correct answers Process by which certain adaptive individual characteristics emerge over generations. Example: In a dangerous environment full of predators, those individuals who are large or tough or fast or smart or able to organize defenses are most likely to survive Gestalt psychology correct answers Emphasizes the integrative and active nature of perception and thought suggesting that the whole may be greater than the sum of its parts Human beings seek meaning in...

Erich Fromm -focused on love, dialectical humanism, existential alienation Rollo May -focused on how we can use anxiety to help inform things we need to change in our life -anxiety can be used for improvement of our circumstances Viktor Frankl -focused on logo therapy (choosing to find meaning in life) and the role of personal choice in order to help improve our circumstances or at least take control over what we are able to Abraham Maslow -hierarchy of needs and self actualization C...

6 necessary components of an intimate relationship correct answers knowledge, caring, interdependence, mutuality, trust, commitment (none are sufficient by themselves) need to belong correct answers the desire to form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals; you can be popular and still not have your need to belong fulfilled what is true of cohabitating couples correct answers less likely to break up the longer they cohabitate, if they get married they are more lik...

gender nonconformity correct answers Gender-role incongruent appearance, attitudes, or behavior (wide-range) Backlash effect correct answers Violating gender prescription results in strong negative reactions from others (ex: dad being angry at son wearing makeup) (woman in power/ leadership role must disconfirm female stereotypes to be considered a competent leader --> Society doesn't like women who take charge, so negative reactions toward ambitious and capable women present difficult...

Of the following statements regarding communal relationships, which one is NOT true? When we help others, our moods and self-evaluation change only slightly if at all. Our moods actually increase when we help others in a commmunal relationship. They slightly change in an EXCHANGE relationship. With whom are people likely to withhold criticism, swallow disapproval, and suppress signs of frustration? strangers Which of the following pairs is the best example of an exchange relationship? s...

There is a general agreement among researchers that personality: b. can be characterized by five basic traits Individuals with personality disorders c. are unable to perform some roles expected by society personality disorders were once known as: a. character disorders unlike disorders like depression and PTSD, a. personality disorders develop gradually which statement about personality disorders is accurate a. the category is broad and encompasses behavioral problems that vary widely ...

Psychosis is a striking and essential feature of schizophrenia. Psychosis meansa significant loss of contact with reality schizophrenia occurs in about _______ of the general population1 out of 100 which of the following accounts for the belief that schizophrenia is becoming more common in males than females a. males are more likely to hallucinate than females so may be overdiagnosed b. men are more likely to seek treatment

Of the following statements regarding communal relationships, which one is NOT true? When we help others, our moods and self-evaluation change only slightly if at all. Our moods actually increase when we help others in a commmunal relationship. They slightly change in an EXCHANGE relationship. With whom are people likely to withhold criticism, swallow disapproval, and suppress signs of frustration? strangers Which of the following pairs is the best example of an exchange relationship? s...