Main Content Search Submit Schedule PSYCH281: Lesson 01: Course Introduction Readings: Course Syllabus Lesson 01: Course Introduction All course e-mails or discussion posts Assignments: Academic Integrity Form (ungraded) Complete Plagiarism Tutorial (ungraded) Lesson 01 Discussion: Introductions Lesson 01 Quiz: Course Introduction Lesson 02: Introduction and History of I/O Psychology Readings: Lesson 02: Introduction and History of I/O Psychology Assigned online readings found in Lesson 02 Textbook chapter #1 Assignments: What is I/O Psychology? Discussion Forum (worth 45 points) Introduction and History of I/O Psychology Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 02 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 03: Scientific Research Readings: Lesson 03: Scientific Research Assigned online readings found in Lesson 03 Textbook chapter #2 Assignments: Understanding Statistics and Research Methods Assessment (worth 45 points) Scientific Research Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 03 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 04: Job Analysis and Criteria Readings: Lesson 04: Job Analysis Assigned online readings found in Lesson 04 Textbook chapter #3 Assignments: Analyzing Work Activity (worth 45 points) Criteria: Standards for Decision Making Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 04 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 05: Predictors Readings: Lesson 05: Predictors Assigned online readings found in Lesson 05 Textbook chapter #4 Assignments: Choosing Predictors Group Project (worth 60 points including team appraisal) Predictors Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 05 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 06: Recruitment and Selection Readings: Lesson 06: Recruitment and Selection Assigned online readings found in Lesson 06 Textbook chapter #5 Assignments: Selection Case Study (worth 45 points) Recruitment and Selection Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 06 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 07: Performance Appraisal Readings: Lesson 07: Performance Appraisal Assigned online readings found in Lesson 07 Textbook chapter #7 Assignments: Your Thoughts on Performance Appraisal Discussion Forum (worth 45 points) Performance Appraisal Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 07 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 08: Training and Development Readings: Lesson 08: Socialization and Training Assigned online readings found in Lesson 08 Textbook chapter #6 Assignments: Training and Development Group Activity (worth 60 points including team appraisal) Training Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 08 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 09: Motivation Readings: Lesson 09: Motivation Assigned online readings found in Lesson 09 Textbook chapter #12 Assignments: Applying Motivation Theories to Improve Behavior at Penn State Discussion Forum (worth 45 points) Motivation Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 09 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 10: Job Attitudes Readings: Lesson 10: Job Attitudes Assigned online readings found in Lesson 10 Textbook chapter #10 Assignments: Work Attitudes Activity (worth 45 points) Work Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 10 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 11: Leadership Readings: Lesson 11: Leadership Assigned online readings found in Lesson 11 Textbook chapter #13 Assignments: Analyzing Infamously "Bad" Leaders Discussion Forum (worth 45 points) Leadership Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 11 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 12: Groups and Teams Readings: Lesson 12: Groups and Teams Assigned online readings found in Lesson 12 Textbook chapter #9 Assignments: Groups and Teams Activity (worth 45 points) Groups and Teams Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 12 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 13: Organizational Theory and Development Readings: Lesson 13: Organizational Theory and Development Assigned online readings found in Lesson 13 Textbook chapter #8 Assignments: Organizational Change Group Project (worth 60 points including team appraisal) Organizational Theory and Change Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 13 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 14: Human Factors Psychology Readings: Lesson 14: Human Factors Assigned online readings found in Lesson 14 Textbook chapter on reserve in the library – available via e-reserves Assignments: Human Factors Successes and Failures Discussion Forum (worth 45 points) Human Factors Psychology Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 14 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Lesson 15: Stress and Workplace Health Readings: Lesson 15: Stress and Strain at Work Assigned online readings found in Lesson 15 Textbook chapter #11 Assignments: Stress in the Movies Activity (worth 45 points) Stress and Workplace Health Quiz (worth 20 points) All Lesson 15 assignments are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. Top of page