Psychology: A Research Guide

A relatively new field that came into its own during the 19th century, psychology has its roots in philosophy, physiology, and psychiatry and includes the study of human and animal behavior. Psychology can be categorized by the following sub fields: cognitive, abnormal, social, and developmental psychology. This document serves as a starting point and identifies some of the more general resources available for students and researchers. The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library's catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

Biographical Dictionary of Psychology edited by Noel Sheehy, Antony J. Chapman, and Wendy A. Conroy. New York: Routledge Reference, 2002. ISBN: 0415099978.
Includes basic information on 500 individuals who have had significance influence in the field of psychology. Lists birth, nationality, education, awards, and publications.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-IV, 4th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 1994. ISBN: 0890420610.
Provides a classification of mental disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, eating disorders, paranoid disorders, etc.) and attempts to describe in detail their symptoms, manifestations, and etiology when known.

The Dictionary of Psychology by Raymond J. Corsini. Philadelphia: Brunner/Mazel, 1999. ISBN: 158391028X.
Brief definitions of over 10,000 psychological terms.

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior edited by V.S. Ramachandran. 4 vols. San Diego: Academic Press, 1994. ISBN: 0122269209.
250 signed articles arranged alphabetically includes glossary, introduction on topic, and bibliographies. Topics range from adolescence to brainwashing and totalitarian influence.

The Encyclopedia of Psychology edited by Alan E. Kazdin. 8 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN: 1557986509.
Covers all areas of psychological theory, research, and practice including concepts, methods, theories, findings, major figures, schools of thought, and emerging areas of interest. Produced by the American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, 2nd ed. by Bonnie B. Strickland. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. ISBN: 0787647861.
Includes 500 entries on topics covering key concepts in psychology. Provides definition of term preceding each entry. Illustrations accompany entries where appropriate.

The Mental Measurements Yearbook edited by Oscar Krisen Buros. Highland Park, NJ: Mental Measurements Yearbook, 1940– . ISSN: 00766461.
Designed to assist users in the fields of education, psychology and industry to make intelligent use of standardized tests. It provides critical descriptions of these tests as well as extensive bibliographic references to books and articles about them.

The Oxford Companion to the Mind edited by Richard L. Gregory and Oliver L. Zangwill. New York: Oxford University Press, 1987. ISBN: 019866124X.
Signed articles ranging in length from extensive (Freud, intelligence) to brief (halo effect, shock). Some entries include bibliographies.

Survey of Social Science (Psychology Series) edited by Frank Northen Magill and Jaclyn Rodriquez. 6 vols. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1993. ISBN: 0893567329.
Provides general reader with insight into psychology topics with 410 articles including topic significance, key terms and definitions, overview, application, context an bibliography. Topics are more broad than specific.

American Psychologist
APA Monitor
Contemporary Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Psychological Bulletin
Psychological Methods
Psychological Review

See also:

Journals in Psychology: A Resource Listing for Authors. American Psychological Association, 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1997. ISBN: 1557984387.

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PsychCrawler
www.psychcrawler.com
A search engine providing an index to psychology-related Web sites.

Psychology Online Resource Central
www.psych-central.com
Provide links to Web sites on categories like conventions, discussion groups, online journals, and organizations on the Web.

PSYCHWEB
www.psychwww.com
Web site dedicated to psychology. Written for students and their professors.

Sigmund Freud: Conflict and Culture
http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/freud/
Library of Congress exhibition on Freud that includes selected film and television clips and materials from newspapers, magazines, and comic books.

American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
Works to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare. Scientific and professional society of psychologists.

American Psychological Society
www.psychologicalscience.org
Works for the advancement of the discipline of psychology and the promotion of human welfare through research and application.

State and Provincial Psychological Associations
www.apa.org/practice/refer.html
Lists contact information to associations in the United States and Canada.