Behavioral Psychology and its Benefits to an Industrial Psychology Student
Identify psychological approaches to work in the field.
For this assignment, you will review the psychological treatment approaches in the field of psychology. Identify one that interests you from the list below and discuss its basic tenets.
Behavioral
Cognitive
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Social Cultural Model
For Industrial Organizational Psychology students which of the broad areas of IO interest you the most and why?
Next, identify various treatment modalities. Choose one that you would like to use in your future career. Explain it and why you think it would be helpful for clients.
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Human Factors Psychology, Humanitarian Work Psychology, and Occupational Health Psychology
Once you have selected your treatment perspective and modalities complete the Unit 9 Assignment template, which will guide you through the cohesive paper. This assignment will provide you with the psychological approaches to work in the field of psychology.
NOTE: I LIKE TO TALK ABOUT THE BEHAVIORAL ONE.
this are the requirements for the assignment.
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How to reference your textbook:
Spielman, R.M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M.D. (2020). Psychology 2e. Open Stax; Rice University. https://d3bxy9euw4e147(dot)cloudfront(dot)net/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/Psychology2e-WEB_0eRvAre.pdf
In-text references:
(Spielman et al., 2020) or According to Spielman et al. (2020)
Exploring Behavioral Psychology and its Benefits as an Industrial Psychology Student
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Exploring Behavioral Psychology and its Benefits as an Industrial Psychology Student
Behavioral psychology, or behaviorism, is a branch of psychology that explains human behavior through observable and measurable actions rather than emphasizing internal mental processes. Further, behaviorism suggests that behavior is learned through interactions with the environment and that individuals' responses to specific stimuli can be predicted and modified through conditioning and reinforcement (Thase et al., 2023). Behaviorism is an intriguing study area due to its relevance and practical applications within the field.
Firstly, behaviorism focuses on studying how observable behavior relates to environmental stimuli. This emphasis on measurable outcomes aligns well with understanding and predicting employee behaviors and organizational performance. By examining behaviors, causes, and consequences, I can better understand factors influencing productivity, motivation, and other critical organizational outcomes. Lastly, behaviorism offers practical strategies for behavior modification and intervention. Therefore, through reinforcement, punishment, and conditioning, I can design interventions to shape employee behaviors, improve performance, and create positive work environments. For instance, I can develop behavior-based performance management systems and inc...