Reference books
The following books are located in the reference section of the library and are useful for providing brief, introductory information on a given topic.
- American Handbook of Psychiatry - Silvano Arieti, editor-in-chief
Call Number: ref RC435 .A562
Collected writings provide insight into the history and fundamentals of psychiatry as well as recent advances in this field in the U.S. 8-volume set. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV-TR
Call Number: ref RC455.2.C4 D536 2000
Prepared by the American Psychiatric Association, this tool is indispensable for mental health and other health professionals (nurses, social workers, psychologists, physicians, etc.) in determining psychological diagnoses.Encyclopedia of applied psychology - editor-in-chief Charles D. Spielberger
Call Number: ref BF636 .E52 2004
Choice Review 2005 March
Sponsored by the International Association of Applied Psychology, this encyclopedia is an excellent general guide to applied psychology. Its 300 articles range from "Academic Failure, Prevention of," through "Cognitive Aging" and "Personality Assessment," to "Youth, Employment of."
The signed articles, arranged alphabetically, examine both the theoretical bases of their subjects and the application of theory and research to practical problems. Each begins with an outline, glossary of terms, and brief summary paragraph and ends with cross-references to other articles and suggestions for further reading in secondary sources, review articles, and important research papers.The Gale encyclopedia of Psychology - Bonnie R. Strickland, executive editor
Call Number: ref BF31 .G35 2001
A one stop reference for general readers with over 650 entries on notable theorists and subjects, this resource includes suggestions for further reading on every topic, cross-referencing terms, a glossary, graphics and charts, and an appendix of psychology related organizations.International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences - editors-in-chief Neil J. Smelser, Paul B. Baltes.
Call Number: ref H41 .I58 2001
In 26 volumes, current knowledge in the social and behavioral disciplines is presented in an historical context; a combination of theory and practice, this reference has over 4,000 articles including brief biographies and essays about genetics, statistics, international studies, health, and many more.
The scholarly style and apparatus of IESBS are intended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers. Entries end with bibliographies of books, journal articles, and occasionally, Web sites, focusing on publications of the past 25 years.
The well-written and authoritative essays define the issue, locate it in its intellectual context, and discuss trends and future directions of theory and research. Scientific, analytical, and theoretical perspectives pervade the writing, implying the complexity of research and practice. Of the 3,842 contributors, 93 percent work in North America and Europe (54 percent in the USA); 21 percent are women.- Mental Measurements Yearbook
Call Number: ref Z5814.P8 B932
This is an essential resource for information and reviews about commercial tests assessing personality, achievement, and other kinds of measures which are currently available and published in English. Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms - Lisa Gallagher Tuleya, editor.
Call Number: ref Z695.1.P7 T48 2007
Provides current terminology, with scope and historical notes, in order to access more easily the two million records in the PsychINFO database; terms are organized in relationship hierarchies, in alphabetical lists with all the standard and cross-references for each concept, and in conceptual clusters.
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Psychology area
Tip: you can find the general Psychology area in call number order in the "BF" area, second floor of the library.
Reference books on Psychology are located on the first floor.
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