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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created a new social, political, and legal landscape that organizations were required to navigate. This legislation, particularly its focus on equal employment opportunity, greatly increased the significance of I-O psychology. The field was called upon to address these new challenges through both research and practice, with I-O psychologists' work in employee selection, placement, and performance appraisal becoming crucial for ensuring organizational compliance and fairness.

Impact of the 1964 Civil Rights Act on I-O Psychology

The passage of landmark U.S. federal legislation in 1964, which outlawed employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, had a profound effect on the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Which statement best analyzes the primary reason for the field's resulting increase in importance?

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