PSY142

1.      Define what it means to be an I/O Psychologist in terms of the two major subfields (industrial/organizational).

5. Apply psychological content and skills to career goals.

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2.      Explain how theory and research are applied to work settings

2. Demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and apply the scientific approach to solving problems.

CSC 8. Apply scientific reasoning

3.      Summarize the history and major perspectives underlying and driving the field of I/O psychology

4.      Evaluate the processes of recruitment, selection and evaluation of personnel

a.       state the rules and principles governing fair employment practices

b.      explain the uses and misuses of psychological testing in the selection process

c.       state the types of training

d.      characterize the types of performance evaluation

3. Describe the application of ethical standards to evaluate psychological science

CSC 9. Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making

5.      Identify the process of job analysis.

a.       Describe the uses of job performance criteria.

b.      Differentiate between person-oriented and job-oriented job analyses and the methods that are used for each.

2. Demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and apply the scientific approach to solving problems.

CSC 8. Apply scientific reasoning

6.      Explain the potential I/O psychology has for society and organizations now and in the future.