Psychology 1 Behaviorism

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Psychology – Behaviorism •Introduction What are the main applications of psychology in organizations? Typically, psychology is used in human resources, and a common misconception is that its use is limited to that area. However, psychology also plays a vital role in conflict resolution, employee selection and recruitment, training and development, performance management, organizational culture and climate, stress management and well-being, diversity and inclusion, marketing (customers), sales (negotiation), leadership, and motivation. Its primary goal is to help make companies more profitable and maximize profitability. •Subjectivity What is it? Everyone has three core aspects—emotions, rationality, and values—that shape their personalities. The way these categories develop varies from person to person, making subjectivity the combination of these three elements. •Ontology What is it? Ontology is the study of being. It investigates the types of entities that exist, how they relate to each other, and how they are grouped. It aims to determine the highest categories or kinds, and how these categories form classifications of all entities. •What is a worker? From a le...