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All titles listed in this selective guide are located in the Education and Social Science Library. The titles listed in the ABSTRACTS AND INDEXES section are located on the index tables unless otherwise noted. The titles appearing in other sections are shelved in the reference collection unless a different location is noted directly beneath the call number in the left margin. For more information, contact the Subject specialist, Allison Sutton.
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| 130 | Parapsychology and the Paranormal |
| 150 | General Psychology |
| 152 | Physiological Psychology |
| 153 | Intelligence, Memory, and Cognition |
| 154 | Subconscious States |
| 155 | Differential and Developmental Psychology |
| 156 | Comparative Psychology |
| 158 | Applied Psychology |
| 370.15 | Educational Psychology |
| 615.851 | Mental and Activity Therapies |
| 616.8 | Neuropsychology |
| 616.852 | Neuroses |
| 616.89 | Mental Disorders, Psychoses, and Therapy |
| 618.92 | Pediatric Psychological Disorders |
025.5602415 R251L 2003
Library Use: Handbook for Psychology. 3rd ed. 2003.
A guidebook for using a variety of psychology resources. Covers everything from conducting
research (like topic selection) to the mechanics of psychological information databases such as
PsycInfo. There are also chapters on general library use, which address locating books and the
process of interlibrary loan. Aside from its obvious utility to patrons researching in psychology,
this volume will prove valuable to anyone seeking information about how to conduct good research in
a library.
016.15 B33p (online)
Psychology:
a Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 1993.
Focusing on, but not limited to, reference sources for psychological disciplines, this
annotated bibliography covers over 600 selected sources. Works published prior to 1970 are excluded
unless unique or considered to be "classic works." Divided into 4 parts (general social science,
social science disciplines, general psychology, and special topics in psychology). Includes
author/title and subject indexes.
150.3 Su79 (reserves)
Survey of Social Science: Psychology Series. 1993. 6 vols.
The source is designed to provide the general reader with a summary of topics in 18
sub-fields of psychology. Each entry contains an overview, applications of the topic, context,
definition, and principle terms used in discussing the topic and a bibliography.
Catalog of Selected Documents in Psychology 1971-1981.
See
Social and Behavioral Sciences Documents.
136.705 CH
Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography. 1928-2001.
Abstracts of articles covering various areas of child development. Contains some foreign
language periodicals. Includes book notices and reviews of recently published books in the field.
Indexed by author and subject.
ERIC.
ERIC is a national education database sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Education. Presently the largest education database in the world,
ERIC contains over 1,000,000 citations covering research documents, journal
articles, technical reports, program descriptions and evaluations, and other materials in the
fields of education, psychology, social work, and sociology. It also includes abstracts, citations
and selective full-text.
405 Ll1 (Main Stacks, online)
Linguistics and Language Behavior
Abstracts (LLBA). 1985-.
Provides a classified arrangement of abstracts of journal articles on language behavior,
linguistics, and related disciplines. Includes subject, author, and source indexes.
150.5 PSYA (online)
PsycInfo/PsycArticles
(Psychological Abstracts.) 1927-.
The most significant index to psychological journals, book chapters, and dissertations. The
monthly compilation lists nonevaluative abstracts under 16 major categories such as psychometrics,
experimental psychology, social psychology, social processes and issues, experimental social
psychology, treatment and prevention, etc. Author and subject indexes are issued quarterly and a
cumulative index appears annually. In addition, three-year cumulative indexes are available
beginning in 1927 (150.5 PSYA,
Cumulative Author and Subject Indexes to Psychological Abstracts). For additional
information on how to use
Psychological Abstracts, see the handout available in the vertical display
file.
016.15 P959
Psychological Documents. 1983-1985.
See
Social and Behavioral Sciences Documents.
016.15 P9591
Social and Behavioral Sciences Documents. 1986-1988.
Continues
Psychological Documents, 1983-1985 and
Catalog of Selected Documents in Psychology, 1971-1982.
Provides detailed abstracts of unpublished psychological studies, bibliographies, conference
proceedings, and other fugitive literature available on microfiche through Journal Supplement
Abstract Service (JSAS). Indexed by discipline, author, and manuscript number. References to these
JSAS documents occasionally appear in PsycINFO. (JSAS Fiche are available in the Education and
Social Science Library. Ask at the ESSL reference desk for assistance).
SocINDEX 1895-.
Provides access to articles from major journals in sociology and related fields. Abstracts
more than 620 core journals dating back to 1895 and indexes approximately 2,000 other journals.
Books, conference papers, and other sources are also indexed. Contains "Author Profiles" which
provide biographical data about important people in the field and bibliographic information about
their work, and "Cited References" which allow searching by a cited author, a cited title, and a
cited year. Includes full text.
016.305 So1 (online)
Social Science Citation Index
(SSCI). 1966-.
This multidisciplinary database identifies journal articles and cited references in all
social science disciplines. Allows searching for articles on a particular topic, or for articles
that have cited a known article. Lists references that can be used to search for related articles
with common citations. For additional information on how to use
SSCI, see handout available in the revolving kiosk near the ESSL reference
desk.
See also the Tests and Measurements guide.
151.22 G56d
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures. 1974-.
Provides descriptive and source information for a wide range of measures that are not
commercially available. Designed to supplement the
Mental Measurement Yearbooks, this work provides information as to the title and
date/issue of the journal in which the test appeared. Arranged by categories such as achievement,
attitude, perception, and indexed by subject.
150.15195 L825i 2001
An Introduction to Psychological Tests and Scales. 2001.
This introductory text to psychological testing and scale construction includes basic
principles and methods. It is aimed at psychology undergraduates and other social scientists
learning about research methods. It includes information on the main stages in tests, scale
construction, and implementation. Analysis software, particularly SPSS for Windows, is also
covered. Author and subject indices are provided as well as a list of useful websites.
616.89075 C811m 2007
Measures for Clinical Practice: a Sourcebook. 4th ed. 2007. 2 vols.
Provides psychological instruments used in clinical practice. The first volume contains
measurements for use with couples, families, and children. The second volume is for use with adults
outside of families. The introductory material covers the selection and use of measurements. The
second section contains the instruments themselves, arranged primarily by the instrument title.
There is also a broad subject grouping near the front of the volumes.
016.153 M528 (online)
Mental Measurements Yearbook.
1938-.
The yearbooks provide descriptive information on tests published in English speaking
countries. References to the tests and reviews are included as well as information on availability,
scoring and validity. The
MMY also reviews major books on tests and testing and provides a bibliography of
periodicals on testing. The yearbooks are indexed by test title, personal name and subject area.
Volumes 9 and beyond also contain a score index. Since publication of the 9th
MMY, supplements to the
Mental Measurement Yearbooks are published in an attempt to provide up-to-date
information on tests that are new or which have been significantly revised.
150.287 Sh92p
Psychological Testing and Assessment. 2006.
Introduces the theory, research and best practices in psychological assessment, providing
up-to-date information about tests and testing practices. The volume is broken down into four
parts: the context of psychological testing and assessment, methodological and technical principles
of psychological testing, areas of professional application, and prospects and issues. Each chapter
concludes with questions for consideration and suggestions for further reading. Includes an
index.
616.89075 Sa289r
Rating Scales in Mental Health. 2001.
Provides an overview of rating scales for mental health clinicians in the field of
psychiatry and is divided into two sections. The first section presents a summary of general
concepts in the use of rating scales, including a brief history, a discussion of statistical
outcomes, and types, while the second section offers descriptions of eighty-eight psychiatric
rating scales. The volume also contains author, title, and acronym indexes as well an appendix of
charts and tables for quick reference.
150.287 T289 2003
Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education and Business. 5th
ed. 2003.
A quick reference guide to thousands of tests in psychology, education, and business. The
tests are organized by subject. Each entry includes a statement of purpose and intended test
audience, a brief description of test information for evaluating test appropriateness for
particular assessment needs, and the cost, availability, and publishers. Indexed by test title,
author, and publisher. Also includes out-of-print index, hearing-impaired index, physically
impaired index, and foreign-language availability index.
016.37126 B93t*
Tests in Print. 1961-.
TIP serves as a master index to the contents of the MMY's and provides an updated
list of available published tests. Included are comprehensive bibliographies leading to references
on the construction, validity, and use of the tests, as well as to reviews and reviewers. Indexes
are by test title, personal name, and subject area, which includes a description of the population
for which each test is intended. A directory of commercial test publishers is also included.
*Note: These volumes are shelved after 016.153M528
618.92890012 D54 2005
DC:0-3R : Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy
and Early Childhood. 2005.
The revised DC:0-3 that "updates criteria for classifications, incorporates new knowledge
from clinical experience, and attempts to clarify areas of persistent ambiguity." The book is
divided into five areas plus appendices covering prevention, diagnoses, and treatment of mental
health problems at an early age by identifying and describing disorders and effective intervention
approaches. References are available at the end of the book.
616.89075 Am35d 2000 abr.
Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from the DSM-IV-TR. 2000.
This "mini-DSM-IV-TR" is a handy desk reference to be used in conjunction with the full
DSM-IV-TR. It offers quick and convenient references to the list and diagnostic criteria of mental
disorders, subtypes and specifiers, and diagnostic codes. Both the full work and desk reference are
text revisions of the 1994 DSM-IV.
616.89075 D849 2000
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).
2000.
A revision of the DSM-IV published in 1994. The classification manual of mental disorders,
the DSM defines the official psychiatric nomenclature of clinical diagnosis used by psychiatrists,
physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other health professionals. The initial
classification list contains all disorders listed under the appropriate disorder heading (e.g.
alcohol use disorder is under substance-related disorders) and includes the ICD (international
classification of diseases) number. A name and ICD number index is also included. Each disorder
entry contains: diagnostic features and criteria, associated disorders, course information, and
information on differential diagnosis.
616.89075 D8494
DSM-IV-TR Casebook: A Learning Companion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental
Disorders. 2002.
This casebook helps clinicians develop a deeper comprehension of all diagnostic categories.
Newly updated for DSM-IV-TR, it facilitates the transition from the concepts and terminology of
DSM-IV-TR to actual clinical situations by providing clinical vignettes for illustration and study.
Each vignette is followed by a discussion of the DSM-IV-TR differential diagnosis. Includes the
DSM-IV-TR classification codes and index of cases by diagnosis.
616.89075 Ic1
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Clinical Descriptions and
Diagnostic Guidelines. 1992.
Similar to the DSM-IV, this World Health Organization publication provides descriptions of
psychological disorders. It describes the primary clinical features of each disorder, as well as
associated features. The book is meant to be a comprehensive handbook for diagnosis of mental and
behavioural disorders. The volume was developed from the International Statistical Classification
of Diseases and Related Health Problems, which was based upon field studies in 40 countries.
616.890012 Ic1
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Diagnostic Criteria for
Research. 1993.
Designed to improve the diagnosis and classification of mental disorders by outlining
specific criteria for their assessment.
It must be used alongside the ICD-10 Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic
Guidelines, as this text contains research criteria rather than descriptions of the
disorders themselves. Reading the chapter "Notes on Use" is essential for understanding how to
properly use this book. The final chapters list experts in the field worldwide, categories of
disorders, and field centers and investigators in 32 countries.
616.890014 Z83c 2000 (reserves)
Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guidebook for Writing Psychological Reports. 5th ed.
2000.
Provides useful information to those creating psychological or psychiatric evaluations,
progress notes, testing-based reports, intakes, managed care reports, and more. The work is meant
to assist the writer in collecting client information, finding the most precise terms to express
findings, and structure those findings into a high quality report. Includes bibliographical
references and index.
808.06615 G941
Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals. 2000.
This work outlines the steps and methods which will prove useful for writing and preparing
research articles for publication. Chapters are authored by either current or past editors of major
psychology journals, covering areas such as design and writing literature reviews, results,
discussions, and citations. Includes a section on rewriting and reworking an article for
re-submission. A final chapter is devoted to fifty concise tips about writing psychology articles.
An index is provided.
808.06615 G281m 2002tg (reserves)
Mastering APA Style: Students Workbook and Training Guide. 5th ed. 2002.
A self study manual, this workbook provides two units to help users master APA format as it
applies to either term papers or research reports. Each unit includes pretest, learning exercises
and post-test. All answers are included.
808.06615 P959
The Psychology Student Writer's Manual. 2nd ed. 2002.
Endeavors to improve writing skills and techniques for both the novice and experienced
psychology student. Provides insight into the writing process: proper grammar usage, style, and
punctuation; student paper formats; and citing sources. Examines effective research methods and
organization, library research, and internet resources and distance learning. Also discusses short
assignments, critical examinations of literature, traditional research papers, experimental
research papers, and genograms. Includes a list of references and an index.
029 Am4p 2001 (also reserves)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. 2001.
The authoritative source for the style and format to be used in preparation of psychology
manuscripts. Included are specifications and procedures to follow in submitting manuscripts for
publication in various journals.
150.6 Ame2 (last year in ESSL Reference. Previous years in Main Stacks.)
APA Membership Register. 1967-.
Provides a current record of the Association membership, including mailing addresses,
telephone numbers, and membership status. Contains separate section for newly-elected members.
174.915 Am35e
Ethical Principles of Psychologists.
Reprinted from
American Psychologist. 45(3), March 1990, p. 390-395. (See also latest update in
prefatory material of Directory of the APA, 150.6AME.)
150.3 Ap11
APA Dictionary of Psychology. 2007.
Published by the American Psychological Association, this dictionary contains nearly 25,000
entries. Covered are processes, concepts, and therapies that offer details of important figures,
organizations, and assessment and psychological tests. A majority of the entries are
cross-referenced. A full list of entry headings divided by entry type is included.
150.922 B52
Biographical Dictionary of Psychology. 1997.
This alphabetically-arranged book provides brief biographies of approximately 500
psychologists (living and deceased). In addition to biographical information, the entries provide a
list of the principal publications of the person and suggest sources for further reading. The
comprehensive indexes allow searching by names, interests, key terms, or institutions.
Q. 150.3 C748 2004
The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science. 3rd ed.
2004.
Provides a condensed version of the four-volume
Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, with short entries
summarizing information regarding key topics in psychology and neuroscience. Some entries include
bibliographies of suggested readings, and entries are cross-referenced. Useful for gaining a basic,
introductory knowledge about topics in psychology and behavioral science. A section providing brief
biographies of important figures in the field (living and deceased) follows the alphabetic entries.
Author and subject indexes are included.
Q.150.3 En1933 2001
The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science. 3rd ed. 2001. 4
vols.
Revises and updates Raymond J. Corsini's
Encyclopedia of Psychology, adding many aspects of behavioral science to the work.
Each of the four volumes discusses human anatomy, people, behaviors, and theories relevant to
psychology and behavioral sciences. Each article is authored and is followed by extensive
references. Contains both an author and a subject index.
150.287 D561 2002
Dictionary of Behavioral Assessment Techniques. 2002.
This volume is a quick reference guide to behavioral assessment for problems and disorders
in groups ranging from children to the elderly. Each entry contains a description of the technique,
information on clinical use, projections on future directions of the assessment, and a
bibliography. A user's guide groups assessment devices by focus (i.e. aggression, anxiety) to help
users with locating specific techniques. Includes an author index.
150.3 C818d
Dictionary of Psychology. Raymond J. Corsini. 1999.
Designed to be comprehensive, user friendly, and succinct. Definitions are kept short and
some slang, obsolete and foreign words are included. More than 100 psychologists and physicians
participated as consulting editors. The ten appendices included offer information on the following
topics: definitions for prefixes, suffixes and affixes; DSM-IV terms; the Greek alphabet; medical
prescription terms; systems of treatment; measuring instruments; symbols; learning theory symbols;
Rorschach descriptors; and short biographies of individuals who have made significant contributions
to the field of psychology.
150.1519503 Ev27d
Dictionary of Statistics for Psychologists. 1999.
This alphabetically-arranged dictionary offers concise definitions of over 1500 statistical
terms related to statistical methodology used in psychological research and practice. Some listings
also include a reference to a specific term's use in a psychological journal or book, mathematical
details and a numerical example. Terms are cross-referenced where appropriate.
Q. 618.9289003 En19
Encyclopedia of Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology. 2003.
Intended to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on a broad array of problems
and issues related to children, adolescents, and their families as defined by the fields of
clinical child and pediatric psychology. Alphabetical entries cover a range of topics including
typical and atypical development, physical and mental health problems and disorders, assessment and
treatment methods, and professional issues such as training and ethics. A list of readings is
included for each topic or entry, and cross-references are also provided. A subject index is
provided.
155.03 En195
Encyclopedia of Human Development. 2006. 3 vols.
Contains approximately 650 authored entries arranged alphabetically. Topics include birth
and infancy, death and dying, and most everything in between including language, intelligence,
personality, education, and sexuality. Each entry includes further readings and references. Volume
1 includes a list of entries and reader's guide. Volume 3 includes an appendix of tables and
figures, as well as a master bibliography and index.
Q. 158.7 En195
Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 2007. 2 vols.
Intended for both students and professionals in the fields of psychology, business,
management, and human resources, this encyclopedia provides insight into the multi-disciplinary
field of industrial and organizational psychology. All of the 350 entries have extensive
cross-references, references, related websites, and further readings. Each volume begins with a
list of entries and a reader's guide, and ends with a detailed index.
155.82 En196
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology. 2006.
Explaining psychology through the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities, this book
advocates the stance that culture rather than race is the best way to understand the differences
between people. Spanning across the fields of social, cognitive, environmental, cross-cultural, and
clinical psychology, several of this book's key themes are indigenous concerns, treatment,
measurement tools, and professional organizations. Each entry includes a further reading list. An
index is included.
150.28703 En192
Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment. 2003. 2 vols.
With 234 entries, this resource covers several fields relating to psychological assessment:
theoretical, epistemological, methodological, technological, basic psychological constructs, and
applied. Alphabetically arranged, entries are classified into subject categories, including
personality; intelligence; theory and methodology; and clinical and health. References for further
reading are provided at the end of each article. A comprehensive index is included at the end of
the second volume.
Q. 150.3 En195
Encyclopedia of Psychology. 2000. 8 vols.
Published by the American Psychological Association, this eight-volume encyclopedia set
examines psychology as a discipline; methods of scientific study; psychological testing and
assessment; biological and cognitive processes; personal, interpersonal and social processes; and
psychology in relation to other disciplines. Arranged in alphabetical order, the encyclopedia
covers core topics in psychology such as "learning and memory, motivation, perception, cognition,
language, communication, interpersonal relations, and development." Each entry ends with a
bibliography and an index is included in the final volume.
Q.305.23503 In851
International Encyclopedia of Adolescence. 2007. 2 vols.
Contains information about 10 to 25 year olds in every region of the world. Arranged
alphabetically by country, each entry has sections such as background information, period of
adolescence, beliefs, gender, the self, family relationships, friends and peers, love and
sexuality, health risk behavior, education, work, media, politics and military and unique issues.
At the end of every entry there is an extensive list of references for further reading. Also
includes an alphabetical list of entries, a regional list of entries, and an index.
Q. 153.03 M691 (online)
The
MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences. 1999.
Includes six introductory essays and 471 concise articles on philosophy, psychology,
neurosciences, computational intelligence, linguistics and language, and culture, cognition, and
evolution. Most entries contain references, further readings and see also listings. An alphabetized
list of entries is located at the beginning of the text, and a list of contributors, name index,
and subject index are included at the end. Useful for students and scholars across the various
disciplines that contribute to the cognitive sciences.
025.36 A5132t 2007
Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms. 11th ed. 2007.
Contains list of terms related to psychological concepts developed by the American
Psychological Association. The relationship section presents the terms in alphabetical order and
lists synonyms and broader, narrower, and related terms. The rotated alphabetical terms section
lists each term alphabetically by each word contained in it. The thesaurus is a useful source for
determining subject headings used by
Psychological Abstracts, either in printed form or online.
Handbooks bring together diverse and widely scattered literature on a particular topic. These typically present a comprehensive survey of theory and research, as well as references to journals and monographs on a specialized topic. The titles listed below are representative of many others also available in the Education and Social Science Library.
305.231 B568
Blackwell Handbook of Infant Development. 2001.
A comprehensive survey of theories and research areas in the field of infant development.
Intended to provide an overview of the field, the volume contains twenty-six chapters written by
leading researchers and is organized in four sections: perception and cognition; social, emotional,
and communicative development; risk factors in development; and contexts and policy issues. Each
chapter includes a bibliography, and an author and subject index are provided.
155.4 C4364 2006
Child Psychology: A Handbook of Contemporary Issues. 2nd ed. 2006.
This handbook describes the nature of development, the settings in which development occurs,
the processes which underlie developmental changes, and applications of new approaches to
traditional developmental models. Primarily organized by developmental period, from infancy to
adolescence, with the final section devoted to developmental influences. Each chapter includes a
bibliography. Contains an author and a subject index.
Q. 150.287 C738
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 2004. 4 vols.
Provides an overview of psychological assessment in the areas of intellectual and
neuropsychological assessment, personality assessment, behavioral assessment, and industrial and
organizational assessment. Chapters on individual assessments provide detailed analysis (including
information on reliability and validity), as well as descriptions of tests and their development.
Also included are conceptual chapters that explore specific theoretical issues. Each chapter
includes a list of references, and each volume contains subject and author indexes.
Q.616.8914 C7384
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy. 2002. 4 vols.
Attempting to provide a thorough overview of the field of psychotherapy, this handbook
provides information regarding theory, practice, groups, and the therapy situations where these
areas intersect. The volumes are edited and indexed separately, and contain articles grouped by
general topic. Each volume begins with a brief history of the area of psychotherapy discussed
within the volume, and concludes with an "emergent issues" article regarding the same area. A
bibliography concludes each article.
174.2 Et3718
Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Professionals: A Comprehensive Handbook of
Principles and Standards. 2005.
A handbook for mental health professionals covering key ethical and legal issues in the
profession. The book is organized into four sections covering the following topics: general ethical
principles; confidentiality privilege, consent, and protection; general ethical standards in
practice; and ethics in teaching. References are included at the end of each chapter. Appendices
include ethic codes of mental health professional associations and the National Association of
Social Workers' Code of Ethics. A general index is included.
616.89 H1916
Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning For Psychological Disorders. 2002.
Provides clinicians, researchers, and students from a wide range of disciplines with
detailed guidelines for assessing individuals suffering from psychological disorders. Tools include
an overview of empirical literature on the most popular tools for screening and assessing the key
features of the disorder; practical suggestions for multi-modal assessment of individuals suffering
from the disorder; assessment in primary care and managed care settings; using the information
collected during the assessment to aid in treatment and planning; and strategies for assessing
treatment outcome. Includes author and subject indexes and bibliographical references.
Q.136.7 C21m 2006
Handbook of Child Psychology. 6th ed. 2006. 4 vols.
Continuing
Carmichael's Manual of Child Psychology, this sixth edition has been updated to
reflect the latest research in the field. Each of the four volumes has one to two dozen chapters
which focus on a different aspect in child psychology: theoretical models of human development;
child psychology in practice; social, emotional, and personality development; and cognition
perception, and language. Each volume contains both an author and subject index and extensive
bibliographies.
153 H1914
The Handbook of Cognition. 2005.
An overview of current theory and research in cognitive psychology for advanced students and
researchers. The first four sections are arranged by theme (perception, attention, and action;
learning and memory; language; and reasoning and decision making) while the last two are arranged
by methodological focus (cognitive neuropsychology and modelling cognition). Each chapter concludes
with an extensive list of references, and a lengthy index is included at the end of the book.
158.3 H191 2003
Handbook of Counselling Psychology. 2nd ed. 2003.
Provides an overview of counseling psychology in Britain, and includes information on the
origins and philosophical basis of counseling psychology, methodologies used in research and
evaluation, practice models, interventions in various life stages and professional and ethical
issues. Each chapter includes bibliographic references. An index is included.
155.8 H191 1997 (reserves)
Handbook of Cross Cultural Psychology. 2nd ed. 1997. 3 vols.
Three-volume collection of articles emphasizing the diversity of research in the
field of cross-cultural psychology. Volumes are arranged around three themes: theory and method;
basic processes and human development; and social behavior and application. Articles contain lists
of references, and name and subject indexes are provided in each volume.
155 H1911
Handbook of Developmental Psychology. 2003.
Provides users with research on the subject of development and its role in developmental
psychology. The handbook begins with an outline of the fundamental principles of development and
continues with prenatal and infant development, early childhood development, middle childhood
development, pre-adolescent and adolescent development, and development in adulthood. Concludes
with an overview of research. Both an author index and a subject index are included.
658.30019 H191
Handbook of Industrial, Work, and Organizational Psychology. 2001. 2 vols.
Covers recent research on work and organizational psychology across international
boundaries, with articles on analysis, theory, assessment, interaction, productivity, and
management. Each article contains an abstract and an extensive bibliography. Some articles contain
models, charts, and/or graphs. Volumes are indexed separately, both by author and subject.
158.3 H1917
Handbook of Multicultural Competencies in Counseling & Psychology. 2003.
Intended to provide a framework to understand multicultural competencies, this handbook is
divided into five sections: concepts and theories, assessment, research, practice, and teaching.
Articles address the importance for individuals and groups to apply the principles of multicultural
competencies to all areas of psychological and counseling practice and research. Includes author
and subject indexes in back.
155.25 H1912
Handbook of Personality Development. 2006.
Provides a broad view of topics and research on personality development throughout all
stages of life. The book is divided into three major sections: general theoretical and
methodological perspectives, child and adolescent personality development, and middle and older
adulthood. Each chapter includes extensive references. The book includes both an author index and
separate subject index.
150.287 G915h 2003
Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 4th ed. Gary Groth-Marnat. 2003.
With an emphasis on practice and some discussion of theory, provides an overview of
psychological assessment settings and practices, as well as major tests such as the Wechsler scales
and the MMPI. Useful for test selection and as an instructional guide for students learning to
conduct and evaluate psychological assessments. Includes chapters on integrating assessment results
into psychological reports and on various forms of report writing (with sample reports). Each
chapter includes recommended readings for further study, and the text has an extensive list of
bibliographic references as well. Author and subject indices are also included.
616.890072 H1912
Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology. Edited by Michael C. Roberts and
Stephen S. Ilardi. 2003.
This handbook is written to address some of the basic principles underlying research in
clinical psychology. Chapters are organized within three basic sections: clinical psychology
research, research designs, and topics of research, all three of which aid the user in the
efficient design of experiments within the field. An index is also included.
302 H1914
Handbook of Social Psychology. Edited by John Delamater. 2003.
This resource focuses on recent developments in theory and research in social psychology.
Divided into five sections, it addresses theoretical perspectives, development and socialization,
intrapersonal processes, interpersonal processes, and the individual in sociocultural context. A
list of contributors, bibliographic references, and an index are provided.
616.8914 M528
The Mental Health Desk Reference. 2001.
A guide to effective and responsible mental health practice, providing concise information
related to diagnosis, treatment and ethics of practice from more than seventy experts. Each entry
summarizes key constructs and terminology associated with the topic, important research findings,
and specific recommendations on theory and practice. Covers such topics as: adjustment disorders
and life stress; diagnosis and treatment of children; crisis intervention; diverse populations;
group and family interventions; ethical and legal issues; professional resources. Contains an
author index and a subject index.
150 St47h 2002
Stevens' Handbook of Experimental Psychology. 3rd ed. 2002. 4 vols.
Directed toward providing a comprehensive approach to experimental psychology, this handbook
is a collection of individually authored articles divided into four volumes: sensation and
perception; memory and cognitive processes; learning, motivation, and emotion; methodology in
experimental psychology. Each volume includes an author and subject index.
300.711 C738 2004 (reserves)
The Compleat Academic: A Career Guide. 2nd ed. 2004.
Aimed at graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and new professors in the field of
psychology, this text provides advice culled from experienced faculty about how to survive and
thrive in an academic career. It includes sections on starting a career; teaching and mentoring;
research and writing; academic politics; diversity in academia; and career management over time.
Each chapter includes bibliographical references, and an index is provided.
150.72 C756d 2006 (reserves)
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields. 2nd ed.
2006.
An accessible, friendly guide for graduate students in psychology and related fields on the
best practices for writing dissertations and/or theses. Each chapter focuses on a different
stage/topic of dissertation writing (from time management, finding topics and faculty
collaborators, research methodology to presenting and discussing results, and managing your
proposal and oral defense meetings) and includes additional readings and checklists. An appendix
reviews selected ethical standards relevant to the field. A list of references and an index are
provided.
150.7 G751
Graduate Study in Psychology. 1996.
Annual publication provides descriptive information on masters and doctoral programs in
psychology in the U.S. and Canada.
808.02 K865h (reserves)
How to Prepare a Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education and the Social
and Behavioral Sciences. 2005.
An "assembly manual" for students working on dissertation proposals, with details on how to
present the rationale for a study, write various parts of the proposal, and adapt formatting to
different kinds of research. Intended for readers who already have a dissertation topic in mind,
each chapter contains worksheets or checklists to help during various stages of writing the
proposal. Includes references and suggestions for further reading.
150.72 P9594 2006 (reserves)
The Psychology Research Handbook: A Guide for Graduate Students and Research Assistants. 2nd
ed. 2006.
A reference text for graduate students and researchers on the research methods and
procedures in psychology. The text is divided into six sections, covering the following subjects:
research planning; instrument selection or development; data collection; data analysis; research
writing; and special topics in the field, such as applying for research grants and cross-cultural
research methodology. Each chapter includes recommended readings, references and exercises. An
index is provided.
150.711 Su181 (reserves)
Succeeding in Graduate School: The Career Guide for Psychology Students. 2001.
A collection of essays focused on the psychology graduate student experience, covering
topics that range from personal to professional. Five sections focus on career and degree choices,
personal and political dynamics in graduate school, career skills, internships, and becoming a
professional. Each chapter includes references and suggestions for further reading.
A small sample of the many bibliographies available in the reference section of the Education and Social Science Library follows. Most bibliographies of psychology topics are in the 016.15 to 016.16 range.
016.15 P9593
Psychology: An Introductory Bibliography. 1996.
This list of sources is divided into the major subdivisions of psychology, and then arranged
alphabetically by author. The entries are annotated and cover wide-ranging works from the entire
field of psychology. Subject and author indexes provide further guidance.
150.922 W842
Women in Psychology A Bio-Bibliographic Sourcebook. 1990.
Profiles 36 prominent women in the field of psychology, covering each one's family
background, education, career development, major contributions, achievements and personal
interests. Each biography includes a bibliography of relevant works. Additional chapters include
overview, awards and recognition, and additional bibliographic resources. Appendices provide a
chronology of birth years and lists of place of birth and major fields of research or practice.
Index included.
Reviews of the literature systematically assess current developments in theory and research in subfields of psychology. These are usually issued annually and entitled "Advances in...," "Annual Review of...," "Progress in...," etc. In addition, many subdisciplines publish their own review journals (e.g. Clinical Psychology Review) which are available in the Education and Social Science Library. Examples of several literature reviews follow. Those listed under "Others" are located on the circulating shelves.
Annual Review of Psychology.
1950-.
The major research review for the entire field. Provides worldwide coverage of current
research in different aspects of psychology. Written by specialists, each essay includes a digest
of past research and a bibliography. Author and subject indexes.
150.5 PRB (periodicals, online)
Psychological Bulletin.
1904-.
Publishes evaluative review articles and assessments of recent literature in all areas of
psychology.
Contemporary Psychology. 1956-2004. (*Current issues available online via
PsycCritiques.)
Best source of critical reviews of new books on psychology and psychiatry. Approximately 75
titles are fully reviewed in each issue with other titles briefly noted or summarized.
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