Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Industrial/organizational psychologists have very dynamic careers. There is no typical day at work. They must endure with several challenges each day which, is why makes the work interesting. Industrial/organizational psychologists handle multiple projects at a time. They work with people from many diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some job responsibilities include: job analysis, competency modeling, selection, development, validation of new psychological assessments, business development, client relations, executive coaching, thought leadership, present research findings at key client meetings and professional conferences. There are other Industrial/organizational psychologists who are professors and teach Industrial/organizational psychology …show more content…
Industrial/organizational psychologists also focus on workplace dynamics and organizational structures. Through the use of industrial/organizational psychologists, work places can improve the success of their organization. They identify how attitudes, behaviors and where they can be improved in the workplace. They ensure that workplace morale remains high during periods of change. They observe the effectiveness of training programs and assisting in developing them. Industrial/organizational psychologists use science-based research to help human resources teams develop initiatives and hiring programs that will be successful. Industrial psychology is the study of behavior in the workplace. Industrial psychologists continually study the behavior and attitudes of employees in every major type of industry and then compile the latest findings and recommendations, making them available to employers. Clinical psychologists counsel and treat patients who have psychological problems or disorders. Clinical psychology are similar to counseling psychology, with the main difference being that clinical psychologists typically deal with patients who have more serious psychological problems than those treated by counseling psychologists. For example, counseling psychologists normally handle cases like marriage or career counseling, while clinical psychologists mostly deal with patients who have a serious psychological disorder and are likely to be institutionalized. Another difference is that most clinical psychologists work in clinics, hospitals or mental health institutions, while many counseling psychologists set up private practices. Social psychology deals with how people react to the behavior patterns of others during interactive situations. Social psychology is a study of attitudes and how it is influenced. Cognitive psychology is the study of thought