"The scientific study of behavior and thought in work settings" describes _______________ psychology.
A) employee/employer
B) industrial and organizational
C) job analysis
D) personnel

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The scientific study of behavior and thought in work settings is the definition of industrial and organizational psychology. Choice A (employee/employer) is too broad and doesn't specifically describe the focus on behavior and thought in work settings. Choice C (job analysis) is too narrow, as it only refers to one aspect of industrial and organizational psychology. Choice D (personnel) is also too narrow, as it only refers to one aspect of managing employees in work settings.

"The Scientific Study of Behavior and Thought in Work Settings