A Major Event in the "Modern Era" of I/O Psychology

question 27

Multiple Choice

A major event in the "modern era" of I/O psychology (1960s-1990s) that had a major impact on employment decisions was

• A) the emergence of personality testing.
• B) the human relations movement.
• C) the cognitive explosion.
• D) civil rights legislation.

Understand the stages and substages of Piaget's theory of sensorimotor development.

Describe the development of object permanence and its significance in cognitive development.

Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary circular reactions and their role in learning.

Recognize the concept of deferred imitation and its implications for memory and learning.

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Definitions:

Balancing

The act of ensuring that financial records or accounts are correct by making the total amounts of debits and credits equal.

Stockholders' Equity Account

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Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company's success through dividends and capital appreciation.

Stockholders' Equity

The net value of a corporation's assets after paying off all debts, showcasing the share of ownership belonging to shareholders.