- Item type
- Ebook
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 2016
- ISBN
- 978-1-134-70569-6
- Note
Psychology and Work is a new textbook for introductory Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology classes. The book is organized into three main sections. It first includes an overview of the history of I/O Psychology and a chapter on research methods, subsequently covers the core principles of Industrial Psychology, and then discusses the key areas of Organizational Psychology. The book contains numerous features that highlight key concepts and their relevance to students: Learning goals direct students to the main objectives of each chapter What Does This Mean for You? and Workplace Application boxes address the implications of the material for students Case studies with accompanying questions illustrate how concepts are relevant in real-world practice Reading lists and Your Turn questions provide further discussion Keywords defined in the margins help students grasp important concepts Sections discussing global and current issues give students a sense of what's happening in the I/O psychology field.
