Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Strong Interest Inventory, Job Satisfaction
11 Dec 2013
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Industrial/organizational (i/o) psychology: the study of human behavior in the workplace, strived to increase the dignity and performance of workers and the organizations where they labour. Average person works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40-45 years. (1) need a clear grasp of personal characteristics, (2) need realistic information about potential career, (3) match potential career with potential characteristics: personal characteristics. People who exhibit secure attachment and who have a sense of self-efficacy about career-relevant abilities find it easier to make career choices. Intelligence does not predict occupational success it predicts the likelihood of entering particular occupations. Relationship between intelligence and occupational level holds for men, but ability achievement gap exists for women. Specific aptitudes make a person well suited for certain occupations (creativity, artistic or musical talent) Social skills (use of teams in organizations) especially social-emotional or interpersonal intelligence. Interests underlie our motivation for work and job satisfaction.
