Guides: Psychology: Reference Sources

Reference Sources

These reference books cover overviews of concepts and topics related to psychology. Many are in the Floor 2 reference collection (in-building use only). However, some are available online.

General / Multi-disciplinary

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Encyclopedia of psychology v. 1-8
Floor 2 Reference BF31 .E52 2000
APA dictionary of psychology
Floor 2 Reference BF31 .A65 2007
21st century psychology [electronic resource] : a reference handbook
Available online
Handbook of psychology v. 1-12
Floor 3 Shelves BF121 .H1955 2003
APA handbook of the psychology of women
A multidisciplinary handbook of child and adolescent mental health for front-line professionals
Decoding the ethics code : a practical guide for psychologists
Psych Web
Online resource for teachers and students of psychology
American national biography online
Available online
Short essays about deceased persons who have influenced American culture and society. Conduct full text search for psychologist.

The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science by W. Edward Craighead; Charles B. Nemeroff (Editor)
Publication Date: 2004
Includes over 500 topical entries Each entry features suggested readings and extensive cross-referencing Accessible to students and general readers.
A Dictionary of Psychology by Andrew M. Colman
Publication Date: 2007
With over 11,000 entries, this authoritative dictionary covers all branches of psychology. Comprehensive and clearly written, this dictionary is an invaluable work of reference for students, lecturers, and the general reader with an interest in psychology.

Biography

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Biographical dictionary of psychology
Floor 2 Reference BF109.A1 B561997
History of psychology in autobiography [electronic resource]
Available online
Portraits of pioneers in psychology v. 1-6
Floor 3 Shelves BF109.A1 P67 1991
American national biography online
Available online
Short essays about deceased persons who have influenced American culture and society.

Clinical / Counseling

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APA handbook of career intervention
Floor 2 Reference HF5381 .A794 2015
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5
Available online
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5
Floor 2 Reference Desk and Floor 5 Shelves
RC 455.2 .C4 D536 2013
APA dictionary of clinical psychology
APA handbook of counseling psychology v. 1-2
Floor 2 Reference BF636.6 .A63 2012
Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy [electronic resource]
Online resource
Encyclopedia of counseling
Online resource
The ACA encyclopedia of counseling
Online resource
Encyclopedia of substance abuse prevention, treatment, & recovery [electronic resource]
Online resource

Developmental

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The Wiley handbook of developmental psychology in practice : implementation and impact
Avaliable online
Separation-individuation struggles in adult life : leaving home
Available on Floor 5
Developmental Research Methods
Currently being held at the Reserve Desk on Floor 2; 2 hour check-out
The Oxford handbook of the development of play
Floor 3 shelves BF717 .O94 2011
The handbook of life-span development
Floor 3 Shelves BF713 .H3648 2010
Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science
Available online
Encyclopedia of Human Development
Available online
Handbook of Child Psychology
Floor 3 Shelves BF 721 .H242 2006
APA handbook of giftedness and talent
Floor 2 Reference BF723.G5 A73 2018
The Oxford handbook of the development of play
Available online

Industrial / Organizational

Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work
Floor 2 Reference BF204.6 .O954 2010
APA handbook of industrial and organizational psychology
Floor 2 Reference: Building Use Only HF5548.8 .A684 2011
The Oxford handbook of positive organizational scholarship
Floor 2 Reference HD58.82 .O95 2012
The Oxford handbook of organizational socialization
Floor 2 Reference BF335 .O94 2012
The Oxford handbook of the psychology of working
Floor 3 Shelves BF481 .O946 2013

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Research, Testing, Assessment

APA educational psychology handbook
Floor 2 Reference BF723.G5 A73 2018
The Wiley handbook of personality assessment
Floor 2 Reference BF698.4 .W55 2016
Measures for clinical practice and research : a sourcebook v. 1-2
Floor 2 Reference Building Use Only BF176 .C66 2020
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Online database of standardized tests covering educational skills, personality, vocational aptitude, psychology, and related areas and includes full text reviews from the Mental Measurements Yearbook.
APA handbook of testing and assessment in psychology v. 1-3
Floor 2 Reference BF176 .A63 2013
Handbook of psychological assessment
Available online

School / Educational

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Encyclopedia of educational psychology v. 1-2
Floor 2 Reference LB1050.9 .E63 2008
Encyclopedia of school psychology
Floor 2 Reference LB1027.55 .E52 2004
The Oxford handbook of school psychology
Floor 2 Reference LB1027.55 .O94 2011
Comprehensive handbook of multicultural school psychology
Floor 2 Reference LB1027.55 .C655 2005
Handbook of multicultural counseling competencies
Available online
Handbook of research in school consultation
Floor 2 Reference LB2799.2 .H36 2008
APA handbook of testing and assessment in psychology
Floor 2 Reference BF176 .A63 2013
APA handbook of giftedness and talent

Social

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Handbook of social psychology
Floor 2 Reference HM1011 .H37 2010
Handbook of research methods in social and personality psychology
Floor 2 Reference HM1019 .H36 2014
Handbook of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination
Floor 2 Reference BF575.P9 H36 2016
The Cambridge handbook of the psychology of prejudice
APA handbook of community psychology
Floor 2 Reference HM1019 .A63 2017
Encyclopedia of interpersonal violence [electronic resource]
Available online
Encyclopedia of multicultural psychology [electronic resource]
Available online
Encyclopedia of social psychology [electronic resource]
Available online

DSM V

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V by American Psychiatric Association
Call Number: RC455.2.C4 D536 2013
ISBN: 9780890425541
Publication Date: 2013

DSM Library
Searchable Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-5 Clinical Cases books used to diagnose and classify mental disorders.