The Practice and History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

As you begin exploring the history of I/O psychology, you will see that it serves several purposes. First, it will provide an understanding of how contemporary theories and practices came to be. Second, it will also provide insight into mistakes that were made and should be avoided in the future. Third, it will help you understand how economic, social, and political factors have shaped and will continue to shape the discipline.

Learning Resources:

Required Readings

Introduction to I/O Psychology: History and Theories

· Campbell, J. P. & Wilmot, M. P. (2018). The functioning of theory in industrial, work, and organizational psychology (IWOP). In D. S. Ones, N. Anderson, C. Viswesvaran, & H. K. Sinangil (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of industrial, work, and organizational psychology Links to an external site. (2nd ed., Vol. 1, pp. 3-38). London, UK: SAGE Publications, Ltd.

· Note: Volume 1, Chapter 1, Read pages 3-14 only

· Time Estimate: 60 minutes

· Zickar, M., & Austin, J. (2018). History of industrial work and organizational psychology in North America. In D. S. Ones, N. Anderson, & H. K. Sinangil (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of industrial, work and organizational psychologyLinks to an external site. (2nd ed., Vol. 3, pp. 3-42). London, UK: SAGE Publications, Ltd.

· Note: Volume 2, Chapter 1

· Time Estimate: 85 minutes

I/O PSYCHOLOGY CAREER INFORMATION

· Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP). (n.d.). Career paths for industrial-organizational psychologistsLinks to an external site. . Retrieved from https://www.siop.org/Career-Center/I-O-Career-Paths

· Time Estimate: 15 minutes

· Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP). (n.d.). SIOP surveysLinks to an external site.. https://www.siop.org/Membership/Surveys

· Time Estimate: 20 minutes

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Review the video, “I v. O in I/O Psychology.” Consider the differences between industrial and organizational psychology.

· Review and Chapter 1 in Volume 3 of The SAGE Handbook. Pay particular attention to the major historical developments in the evolution of I/O psychology.

· Reflect on one historical development you think has impacted contemporary practice the most, and consider how and why.

INSTRUCTIONS: Responsd to the following:

· Differentiate between industrial psychology and organizational psychology.

· Describe one historical development from the field of I/O psychology that you believe has significantly impacted its contemporary practice, including the theories/theorists associated with its historical development.

· Explain how and why this historical development has impacted the contemporary practice of I/O psychology.

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