The Two Objectives of I/O Psychology Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

The two objectives of I/O psychology are

• A) conducting research and applying research knowledge to improving work behavior.
• B) conducting research and establishing general laws of work behavior.
• C) conducting research and training other psychologists.
• D) training other psychologists and designing organizational structures.

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Definitions:

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals who are not in the labor force, wishing to be employed and have looked for a job in the recent past but are not currently looking for work.

Labor-Force Participation

The ratio or percentage of the working-age population that is actively employed or seeking employment.

Recent Entrants

New participants in a market or industry, often facing challenges such as high competition and initial establishment costs.

Reported Unemployment Rate

The official percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, as calculated and released by government or statistical agencies.