Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1: Introduction to
Industrial
INTRODUCTION TO and
INDIVIDUAL Organisational psychology
SECTION 2:
SECTION 3:
•Scientific study of human behaviour and all mental and related processes
(actions, feelings, thinking) that underpin human behaviour in various domains and
contexts
•Umbrella concept of which I/O psychology & its subfields are related to it.
•I/O psychology has developed its own theories, concepts & practices but still use
many psychological concepts & practices.
INTRO. TO PSYCHOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS
Subfields of Psychology: Page 6-8
•Clinical – psychological disorders
•Counselling- reduce psychological pain
•Educational & school- study learning problems, teaching processes
•Developmental- age related changes throughout person’s lifespan
•Social- interactions
•Cognitive- high mental processes
•Personality- factors that influence personality development
•Physiological/Neurological-generic factors, brain & nervous system
•Psychological research & experimental-scientific inquiry
•Psychometrics- develop & apply psychological measurements
•Health- identify causes & symptoms of physical health & illness
•Positive- positive aspects of human behaviour
•Forensic- causes of criminal behaviour
•Community- improve quality of communities & group
•Consulting-interest in consulting practices.
NATURE OF I/O PSYCHOLOGY
Needs, interests & other personal attributes that facilitate the decision making and
motivation in buyers
SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)
6.Ergonomics
7.Research methodology
Adapted and developed its own identity, with unique theories, research areas,
application and academic and professional training programmes.
Uses scientific research to build and verify knowledge, and develop and apply
knowledge in purposeful methods and practices with the view of influencing,
developing and optimising the performance, the relationships and wellness of
employees in workplace.
THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY
Reasons why I-O Psychology is a Scientific discipline:
Not in the
prescribed
textbook
I-O PSYCHOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
I-O PSYCHOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Contributing institutions
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND
PRACTICE ISSUES IN SOUTH AFRICA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND
PRACTICE ISSUES IN SOUTH AFRICA CONT.