Exam 9: The New Profession of Psychology

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Throughout much of 20th century America, what were the four principal professional areas of psychology?

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Discuss how the Hawthorne studies and World War II transformed industrial- organizational psychology.

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The Hawthorne studies and World War II had a significant impact on the field of industrial-organizational psychology, transforming it in several ways.

The Hawthorne studies, conducted at the Western Electric Company's Hawthorne Works in the 1920s and 1930s, were a series of experiments that examined the effects of various environmental and motivational factors on worker productivity. These studies highlighted the importance of social and psychological factors in the workplace, leading to a shift in focus from purely mechanistic approaches to a more humanistic and holistic understanding of organizational behavior. This marked a significant turning point in the field of industrial-organizational psychology, as it emphasized the importance of considering the individual and social aspects of work in addition to the technical and structural aspects.

World War II also had a transformative impact on industrial-organizational psychology. During the war, psychologists were called upon to assist with personnel selection, training, and morale in the military. This led to the development of new assessment tools and techniques for evaluating and managing human resources, as well as a greater emphasis on understanding the psychological factors that influence individual and group performance in organizational settings. The war also created a demand for industrial-organizational psychologists in industry, as companies sought to improve productivity and efficiency to support the war effort. This increased demand for expertise in areas such as job analysis, training, and leadership, further solidifying the role of industrial-organizational psychology in shaping organizational practices.

Overall, the Hawthorne studies and World War II transformed industrial-organizational psychology by highlighting the importance of considering the human and social aspects of work, and by creating a demand for expertise in areas such as personnel selection, training, and leadership. These developments laid the foundation for the modern field of industrial-organizational psychology, which continues to play a crucial role in understanding and improving organizational behavior and performance.

The Rorschach Inkblot Test was designed in the context of Freudian theory, believing that individuals would reveal their unconscious motives in responding to the ambiguous inkblots. What defense mechanism was supposed to be in usewhen individuals took this test?

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Describe the several roles that psychologists played in World War I.

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Human factors psychologists do what kind of work?

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Describe the formation of school psychology as a profession.

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The main reason that applied psychologists formed organizations independent of the American Psychological Association (APA) was because

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During World War I, Robert Woodworth was asked to develop a psychological test that would

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A conference in Boulder, Colorado in the summer of 1949 resulted in an agreed- upon model for the professional training of clinical psychologists. This model is known as the

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What significant change in the practice of clinical psychology was brought about by World War II?

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Describe the formation of counseling psychology as a profession.

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World War II was particularly important in creating the modern profession of clinical psychology. Discuss the dramatic changes in clinical psychology brought on by that war.

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The principal activity that defined professional psychologists throughout the 20th century was

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The work of American psychologists in World War I involved

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After World War II, the principal work for industrial psychologists was in

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What approach to psychotherapy emphasized the potential for personal growth and encouraged self-exploration and self-determination?

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As opposed to an industrial psychologist, an organizational psychologist is more likely to work on problems of

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The early role of clinical psychologists was to

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As psychologists increasingly found work outside of universities, the profession of psychology grew. Describe the efforts of these early professional psychologists to have an organization that represented their interests and professional concerns, including their attempts to be a part of the American Psychological Association.

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In the beginning of the 20th century the task of school psychologists was primarily

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