The Study of Human Behavior in the Workplace Defines the Field

question 15

Multiple Choice

The study of human behavior in the workplace defines the field of

• A)clinical psychology.
• B)experimental psychology.
• C)economic/applied psychology.
• D)industrial/organizational psychology.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

The theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain useful mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Competitive Dispositions

The inherent or developed inclination of individuals or groups to engage in competition, striving to outperform others or achieve superiority.

Sexual Access

The degree to which individuals are able to engage in sexual activities, often influenced by social, legal, or interpersonal factors.

Gender Lines

Gender Lines refer to the distinctions and boundaries often socially constructed to differentiate roles, behaviors, and expectations based on one's gender.