PSY 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Job Performance, Evolutionary Psychology, Psy
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Motivation to belong certain others in enduring, close relationships. We have a need to affiliate with others, even to become strongly attached to. People in every society on earth belong to groups. Evolutionary psychology perspective seeking bonds with others aids survival in many ways. Division of labor to allow growing food. Need for close, satisfying relationships with family, friends and romantic partners. Need for autonomy and a sense of personal competence/efficacy. Much of social behavior seeks to increase social acceptance and avoid rejection. Life"s worst moments can be when close relationships end. Being ostracized can lead to real physical pain. Income can satisfy drive for food and shelter. Work can sometimes feel like a calling (a fulfilling and socially useful activity), some people may seek the optimal work experience called. Flow feeling purposefully engaged, deeply immersed, and challenged. Psychology of the workplace: industrial-organizational (io) psychology includes 3 different areas of focus. Find the right person for a specific job.
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