Why Is the Meiorin Case Important to I/O Psychology

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is the Meiorin case important to I/O psychology?

• A) It provides an example of how gender differences are irrelevant in a real-world application.
• B) It highlights the importance of integrating lab studies into real-world settings.
• C) It demonstrates the importance of physical abilities (in terms of aerobic capacity) to various occupations.
• D) It illustrates the need to conduct a proper and valid job analysis before setting the job standards.

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Definitions:

Alarm stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes danger and prepares to deal with the threat.

Cognitive appraisal

The process of evaluating a situation in relation to personal well-being, which plays a role in determining the emotional reaction to the situation.

Cognitive restructuring

A therapy technique in cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to help individuals identify and challenge irrational or maladaptive thoughts and replace them with more adaptive ones.

Activating event

In cognitive behavioral therapy, an event that triggers a cognitive or emotional response, leading to specific behavioral outcomes.