Psychology Subject Guide

Encyclopedias

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An introduction to the ideas, concepts, and general overview of a subject and its components is found in an encyclopedia. Often, definitions are included, but most encyclopedias have lengthy articles prepared by the best scholars/researchers in the profession, and cite the major books and articles published on the topic. Many also contain biographical portraits, contributions of the psychologist under study, and a variety of additional reference information. Cross-references and author, title, and subject indexes are almost always found in encyclopedias. There are a number of excellent print encyclopedias available for psychology and its related areas that are complemented by several online sources.

Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology, 4th ed.

BF31 .E553 2010 (Ref)
Written for informed readers, this single volume updates material from the multi-volume set described below. "Now in its 4th edition (the earlier editions were titled The Corsini encyclopedia of psychology and behavioral science), this outstanding reference presents extended descriptions, definitions, and current research on the disorders, treatments, processes, influences, and behaviors of importance to the practice of psychology. In addition, the biographies of 63 notable figures are included within the alphabetical entries, and short biographies of 543 more are found in V.4. booknews.com)

Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

RC489.C63 E537 2005 Ref.
Provides "quick access to practical, workable interventions ... reviews the latest empirical data on first-line therapies and combination approaches, ... and the most effective treatments available" (Bowker's Books in Print annotation)

Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences

Encyclopedia of Statistics in Behavioral Science

This work is "an invaluable addition to both the psychological and statistical literature, forming an essential reference work for researchers, educators and students in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, market research, consumer behavior, management science, decision making and human resource management." [Publisher's summary]

Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-related iseases

QP 82.2 .S8 K34 2006
A single-volume A-Z listing that claims to address "contemporary issues that contribute to stress from abortion to Zen. Brief articles, multiple cross-references and selective sources. Some biographies ar included and there is an apendix of associations and organizations, a bibliography, and index.

Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Highly regarded electronic and multi-volume print resource for users interested in any aspect of psychology and behavioral science. Entries in the well-reviewed 2001 edition are updated, dated material eliminated, and new material added. Both international and authoritative, the work is enhanced by cross references, additional readings, and author and subject indexes.

Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology

BF636 .E52x 2004 (Ref)
An authoritative and comprehensive 3 volume guide to applied psychology that is sponsored by the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP). Over 300 articles, in alphabetical order by title, provide lengthy discussions that include individual glossaries, a breakdown of aspects of the topic, e.g., Behavioral Observation in Schools, and references. There is a detailed index in Volume 3.

Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

RC489 .B4 E485 2005 (Ref)
This 3-vol. set "provides a thorough examination of the components of behavior modification, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis for both child and adult populations in a variety of settings" (Sage publisher's description). Each volume is thematic: (1) Adult Clinical Applications with 150 entries, (2) Child Clinical Applications with 140 entries, and (3) Educational Applications that describes school and classroom stratagies and applications of behavior analysis, support, modification, and therapy. Topical entries are complemented by a series of biographical sketches of key behavioral figures, e.g., Skinner, Wolpe, Beck, etc. Key words, references, 5 anchor articles in each volume, internationally renowned authors, and a total of 430 entries define the publication.

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior

BF31 .E5 1994 (Ref)
Excellent 4 volume encyclopedia "covering all aspects of human behavior" composed of essays that are self-contained summaries of one aspect of human behavior--written by eminent scholars and peer-reviewed. Articles are alphabetical by topic with an average length of 10 pages; each generally contains an outline, glossary, cross-references, and bibliography. Detailed index.

Encyclopedia of Psychology (2000)

BF31 .E52 2000 (Ref)
APA's definitive, comprehensive, and authoritative 8 volume resource that includes "concepts, methods, theories, findings, major figures, schools of thought and emerging areas of interest." Covers all significant areas of psychology: applied, clinical, cognitive, developmental, educational, measurement, personality, physiological, social, and history/theory. Includes 1500 original articles written by 1,000 contributors with bibliographies, cross-references, and detailed index.

Encyclopedia of Psychology (1994)

BF31 .E52 1994 (Ref)
While outclassed by the APA multi-volume encyclopedia listed above as well as the timeliness of the Corsini Encyclopedia also noted above, this 4 volume set from Wiley, edited by Corsini et al., is still a comprehensive and authoritative source. Lengthy articles have significant subdivisions and related topics are noted at the conclusion of articles. Last volume includes brief biographies, the bibliography, and indexes.

Encyclopedia of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Psychoanalysis

RC437 .E49 1996 (Ref)
Updates and synthesizes the 12 volume International Encyclopedia of Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Neurology (RC334 .I57 1977 Ref) published in 1977. Selective omissions, many abridged entries with numerous updates. Describes research, theory, and practice of the human mind and its illnesses. Includes biographies, has extensive bibliography and full index.

Encyclopedia of School Psychology

LB1027.55 .E52 2004 (Ed Lib Ref)
"Up-to-date information on important issues from assessment to intervention to prevention techniques" (Publisher's Ad) for school psychologists and educators. Covers children's issues such as family troubles, substance abuse, depression, anger, sexuality, discipline, and learning disabilities.

Encyclopedia of School Psychology, Steven W. Lee, Ed.

LB1027.55 .E523 2005 (Ed Lib Ref)
Features "the latest research on school learning, motivation, and educational assessment. Approximately 250 entries by 175 contributing authors ... " (Publisher's description). Directed to students, faculty, researchers, parents, and practitioners. Numerous useful appendices including tables, intelligence scales, selected tests, etc.

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health

Gale has produced a 2nd edition of its Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders published first in 2003. (Note the change in the last word of the title). The online work is still an   introductory source for comprehensive coverage of disorders found in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. ...Well-organized ... entries for mental disorders use the following pattern: definitions, descriptions, causes and symptoms, demographics, diagnosis, treatments, prognosis, prevention, and resources" [Quoted from a Choice review].  The lst edition is available in print in Waldo Library with the call number of RC437 .G35 2003 (Ref).

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences

H41 .I58 2001 (Ref) vols. 1-26
An outstanding social sciences encyclopedia that updates and expands the 1968 19 volume International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, which is found at H40 .A2 I5 (Ref). (The older title contains significant scholarly assessments that provide a unique historical perspective.) IESBS "organizes and highlights knowledge, theories,and methodologies of a new generation of scholars in the social sciences and related fields. ...With regard to psychology, emphasis extends beyond ESS [Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences ] or IESS to cover comprehensively research and applied and clinical concepts and practices [quoted from a Choice review]. Excellent cross references and 816 page index.

Learning & Memory

BF318 E53 2003 (Ref)
The previous edition was published as the Encyclopedia of Learning and Memory. This is, despite the new title, a basic encyclopedia replete with A-Z entries that explore concepts that deal with learning ("the process of acquiring new information" and memory ("the retention of that information ..."). Articles include "See also" references and bibliographies; "See" references are found throughout the volume; and a General Index of 39 pages gives ready reference access. Subject classifications for encyclopedias place it under the psychology of learning, memory, learning in animals, animal memory, and neuropsychology.

MIT CogNet Library 

"The CogNet Library is a growing, searchable collection of books, journals, reference works, OpenCourseWare links and conference materials. Content and resources are provided by The MIT Press and other publishers, professional associations, institutions, and individuals who are willing to share public access to online work" (CogNet Web site)

MITECS: Encyclopedia of Cognitive Sciences

This site includes an online cross-disciplinary encyclopedia. The original print encyclopedia is found at BF311 .M556 1999 (Ref). Several hundred articles in six categories are available: Philosophy; Psychology; Neuroscience; Computational Intelligence; Languages and Linguistics; and Culture, Cognition and Evolution. The online source has a keyword search engine plus links to a growing number of other sites.

McGill's Encyclopedia of Social Science: Psychology

Psychology Basics

Available electronically through NetLibrary. "Its title may suggest a textbook, but Psychology Basics is actually an encyclopedia of 110 signed articles drawn from Salem's six-volume Survey of Social Science: Psychology (1993). Articles represent various areas of psychology, including cognition, developmental psychology, emotion, intelligence, learning, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy." [quoted from a Booklist review].
McGill's Encyclopedia of Social Science, a 2003, 4 volume print revision of the original Survey from which this 1998 online source was selected can be found in Central Reference (BF31 .M33 2003)

Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods

H62 .S34 2004, 3 vols. (Ref)
"Authoritative essays on virtually all social science methods topics, quantitative and qualitative, by an international collection of experts" (Publisher's description). Directed to the general student or reader with basic definitions and "topical treatments" that "discuss the nature, history, applications and implications of using a certain method, including suggested readings and references" (Ibid.). Signed A-Z entries in 3 volumes have two entry types: (1) quick explanations of terms and (2) essay treatments of methods.

Social Science Encyclopedia

H41 .S63 2004 (Ref)
Now expanded, with a thorough revision, to 2 vols, the 3rd. edition provides an overview of debates on issues that span the social sciences, e.g., drug use, game theory, human rights, etc. Addresses questions about human behavior and conflict for an audience of scholars and social scientists who need a basic review of terms, concepts, movements, and individuals that cross the breadth of the social sciences (adapted from LJ review).

Specialized Dictionaries and Encyclopedias in Psychology

Dozens of excellent encyclopedias that focus on special aspects of Psychology are found both in print and online. ? Following are selected print titles found in the University Libraries.

Blackwell Dictionary of Neuropsychology

QP360 .B577 1999 (Ref)

Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology

BF201 .S78 1995 (Ref)

Dictionary of Counseling

BF637 .C6 B444 1994 (Ref)

Dictionary of Developmental Psychology

BF712.7 .S78 1995 (Ref)

Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy

RC488.5 .D525 1993 (Ref)

Dictionary of Worldwide Gestures

PN4165 .B37 1997 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Creativity

BF408 .E52x 1999 (Ref) 2 vols.

Encyclopedia of Health Psychology

R726.7 .E53 2004 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Human Development and Education: Theory, Research and Studies

BF713 .E65 (1990)

Encyclopedia of Human Intelligence

BF431 .E59 1994 (Ref) 2 vols.

Encyclopedia of Memory and Memory Disorders

BF371 .N55 2001 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Mental Health

RA790 .E562x (Ref) 3 vols.

Encyclopedia of Occultism & Parapsychology

BF1407 .E52 1996 (Ref) 2 vols.

Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties

RC535 .D63 2000 (Ref. & Sci. Ref.)

Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment

BF176.E53x 2003 (Ref) 2 vols.

Encyclopedia of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

RC514 .N63 2000 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Social Measurement, 3 vols

H62 .E585 2005 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Stress

BF575 .S75 M235 1999 (Ref)

Encyclopedia of Stress, 3 vols.

BF 575 .S75 E52x 2000 (Ref)

The Encyclopedia of Stress and Stress-Related Diseases

QP 82.2 .S8 K34 2006

Psychoanalysis: The Major Concepts

RC504 .P754 1995 (Ref)

Psychoanalytic Terms and Concepts

RC501.4. P79 1990 (Ref) and a companion volume

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