APA DATABASES NEWS BRIEFS
New Video Content Added to PsycTHERAPY® from APA
PsycTHERAPY®, the fully searchable database of psychotherapy demonstration videos was
recently updated with 18 new videos, bringing the current total to 323. Among those added were
videos from acclaimed therapists Hanna Levenson and the late Leigh McCullough, along with
compelling new examples of approaches involving the use of Mindfulness and Interpersonal
Psychotherapy.
More information about PsycTHERAPY can be found at:
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psyctherapy/index.aspx
Recent News for the APA Handbooks in Psychology™ Series
The APA Handbooks in Psychology series currently includes 10 individual titles. Each is
available separately for institutional purchase in print or for site-wide electronic delivery
exclusively on APA PsycNET®.
Just Recently Released and Now Available
APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology
Editor-in-Chief: Frederick T. L. Leong, PhD
This two-volume handbook presents the best science and practice within this cross-cutting and
underlying stratum of psychology. The handbook includes chapters on conceptual and
professional issues, ethnic minority research and methods, social and developmental process,
and community and organizational perspectives. Additional chapters cover historical and
professional perspectives; stress, adjustment, and positive psychology; diagnosis and
assessment; psychopathology; clinical interventions; preventive psychology; and training and
supervision. Beyond providing solid historical context, the handbook offers an up-to-date review
of the major domains of psychology from a multicultural perspective.
Coming in October 2013
APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology (Coming October 2013)
Editors-in-Chief: Deborah L. Tolman, EdD, and Lisa M. Diamond, PhD
The APA Handbook on Sexuality and Psychology marks a turning point in the status of sexuality
within the discipline of psychology. This comprehensive, two-volume handbook provides an
overarching review of current empirical research on sexuality and a synthesis of the dominant
theoretical perspectives that have guided both research and clinical practice. An organizing
current throughout the volume is the integration of individual experience and social/cultural
context across every domain of sexuality. This dual emphasis on person and context is reflected
in the structure of the handbook itself.
PsycEXTRA® Now Includes Even More Robust Indexing
Recently, APA embarked upon a data enhancement program for its PsycEXTRA database.
Several key content upgrades were featured, including:
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The addition of a Tests & Measures field, including test DOIs, matching what is currently
found in PsycINFO. This allows users who also subscribe to PsycTESTS to link directly
to the test record and indexing details in PsycTESTS.
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Grant data has been fielded to match PsycINFO, which allows mutual subscribers to
track grant and sponsorship data across databases. Over 9,500 PsycEXTRA records
currently contain grant/sponsorship data.
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DOIs for all of the nearly 300,000 PsycEXTRA records have been added.
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Document Identifiers were added for clinical trials, patents, legislation, technical reports,
and some other types of documents, making it easier to track these on the web.
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Media Type values, such as Audio, Video, and Interactive have been brought more in
line with actual content (e.g., Podcasts).
These enhancements to PsycEXTRA are now available through all 3 vendors currently offering
access to the database (APA, EBSCO, and Ovid).
PsycTESTS® Surpasses 15,000 Total Records
PsycTESTS® is an authoritative source for tests of interest to a variety of fields, and while
focused on contemporary instances of test use, has coverage that spans more than a century. It
serves as a repository for the full text of psychological tests and measures, as well as a rich
source of structured information about the tests. International in scope, PsycTESTS has grown
from about 1,500 records at its launch in September 2011 to over 15,000 test records currently,
including more than 11,000 actual tests or test items -- most of which are available for
immediate download and use in teaching and research. More information about PsycTESTS
can be found at: http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psyctests
Recent News for PsycARTICLES®
PsycARTICLES®, APA’s steadily growing database of full-text journal articles now includes over
80 titles published by the American Psychological Association, including Canadian
Psychological Association journals, and English-language titles from the Hogrefe Publishing
Group. Coverage for most titles begins with Volume 1, Issue 1. New titles added in 2013
include:
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Journal of Latina/o Psychology -- Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 1
The Psychologist-Manager Journal -- Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with
Volume 1
Military Psychology --Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 1
Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology -- Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with
Volume 1
Journal of Rural Mental Health – Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 34
Announcing Archives of Scientific Psychology -- a new open methodology, open data,
open access journal from APA
This unique and groundbreaking new publication requires that authors make available for use
by others the data that underlie the analyses presented in their paper. It will publish articles in
sections encompassing broad areas of psychological investigation. These are:
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Abnormal, clinical, and counseling psychology
Applications of psychology
Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive psychology
Comparative psychology
Developmental and life span psychology
Educational and school psychology
Health and pediatric psychology
Methods, measurement, and assessment
Organizational psychology
Social and personality psychology
More information about the journal can be found at: http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/arc/
APA Database Training
APA offers a variety of training options for users of their databases on all platforms. New online
training sessions for APA databases have been announced through August 2013. For more
information go to:
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/webinars.aspx
CURRENT APA PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS – August 2013
PsycTHERAPY®
Designed for students, faculty and seasoned professionals in psychotherapy and
counseling, PsycTHERAPY® is the only subscription database of therapy demonstration
videos specifically developed to enable viewers to observe how therapists spontaneously
employ different approaches and techniques in practice. More than 300 streaming videos
provide examples of renowned therapists working with participants on a host of therapy
topics, which when combined with powerful search, clip-making, and playlist capabilities
makes this a unique resource and educational tool.
PsycTESTS®
International in scope, PsycTESTS® serves as a repository for the full text of
psychological tests and measures, as well as a rich source of structured information about
the tests. A wide variety of test types are included in the database, including achievement
and aptitude tests, intelligence tests, tests of cognitive functioning, occupational tests,
personality tests, and so on. In-depth indexing of the tests and related information allows
your users to quickly identify the availability of tests in a certain area and to find helpful
information for their research and studies.
PsycINFO®
With over 3.4 million records covering psychology and its reach through fields like
education, neuroscience, business, law, and more, PsycINFO® is the most authoritative and
comprehensive database in the behavioral and social sciences. Its interdisciplinary nature
and expert indexing make it a reliable and trusted resource and an ideal starting point for all
levels of research.
PsycARTICLES®
PsycARTICLES® contains the full text for all APA-published journals, including those for
the Canadian Psychological Association, and English-language titles from the Hogrefe
Publishing Group. With complete coverage for some of the most highly-cited publications in
psychology, PsycARTICLES® is a must for every core collection in the field.
PsycBOOKS®
PsycBOOKS® is a full-text database that provides access to APA’s scholarly titles within
psychology and its subfields. It includes recently published APA content along with an
expansive backfile that includes classic works dating back to the 17th century. Its relevance
to the present day along with a comprehensive view of the past makes PsycBOOKS a
crucial research tool for the behavioral sciences.
PsycEXTRA®
PsycEXTRA® is a gray literature database that provides access to current sources for
cutting-edge research and information before or outside of the peer review process.
Bibliographic and full-text records are available for document types such as conference
papers, grant information, policy statements, consumer brochures, newsletters, pamphlets,
patient education materials, and more. PsycEXTRA provides extensive coverage of
psychology and interrelated fields. With70% or more being full text and nearly 30,000
records added yearly, PsycEXTRA is a tremendous value for libraries interested in obtaining
useful and unique content for their collections.
PsycCRITIQUES®
PsycCRITIQUES® is a current resource providing over 40,000 reviews, published from
1956 to the present, allowing for a quick evaluation of psychology materials including books,
films, videos, and software. From choosing books for course work to reviewing trends over
six decades of literature, PsycCRITIQUES offers a wealth of information for faculty and
students alike.
APA Books® E-Collections
Designed with the eBook acquisition and budget in mind, APA Books® E-Collections are
the perfect solution for any library looking to enhance their psychology collection. APA
Books E-Collections provide the flexibility to purchase APA scholarly and professional book
content by copyright year. Available content options include site-wide access for the full text
of the most recent publications, with availability of additional collections back to 2001. All ECollections are delivered exclusively on the APA PsycNET® platform.
APA Handbooks in Psychology™ Series
The APA Handbooks in Psychology™ series provides both a comprehensive overview
and in-depth coverage of specific subfields within psychology. Developed in 2010 with new
titles being added regularly, this series contains vital resources for both introductory and
advanced studies. Books from this series are available for institutional purchase in print or
electronic delivery exclusively on APA PsycNET®.
 APA Addiction Syndrome Handbook
The APA Addiction Syndrome Handbook provides a comprehensive review of
addiction. It focuses on the background and history of addiction, the distal and
proximal influences on addiction, and the expressions of addiction, including chapter
discussions about the universal and unique consequences of addiction. It also
examines the many aspects associated with recovery from, the prevention of, and
other essential issues commonly associated with addiction, such as technology,
driving under the influence, and homelessness.
 APA Educational Psychology Handbook
The APA Educational Psychology Handbook reflects the broad nature of the field
today, with state-of-the-science reviews of the diverse critical theories driving
research and practice; in-depth investigation of the range of individual differences
and cultural/contextual factors that affect student achievement, motivation, and
beliefs; and close examination of the research driving current assessment, decision
making, teaching skills and content, teacher preparation, and the promotion of
learning across the life span and with special populations.
 APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis
Building on the inductive translational approach to the science of behavior
analysis, the APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis provides in-depth chapters
spanning its full breadth, and reviews some of the most important areas of
contemporary laboratory research in behavior analysis. It affords the reader
comprehensive coverage of the logic, clinical utility, and methods of single-case
research designs, and walks them through the design, data collection, and data
analysis phases. It also includes chapters devoted to a particular
behavioral/developmental disorder or to behavior of societal importance, with each
providing a review of what works and where additional research is needed.
 APA Handbook of Counseling Psychology
The APA Handbook of Counseling Psychology highlights the practices in counseling
psychology’s traditional areas, while also providing insight into new and emerging
areas, such as emphases on cultural context, dimensions of diversity, the role of
work in people’s lives, and expanded roles for counseling psychologists in new
settings, contexts, and with new populations.
 APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology
The APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology investigates the complexities of
ethical behavior in clinical, educational, forensic, health, and "tele-" psychology.
Several chapters zero in on the teaching of ethics and on ethically minded research
relevant to professionals working in experimental psychology. By comparison with
many ethics textbooks, this two-volume handbook covers a wider range of subjects
and pursues them in greater detail.
 APA Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The APA Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology provides a wellrounded understanding of the complexities and intricacies of studying and affecting
behavior of and between individuals and within organizations. It approaches
behavioral and structural issues from a theoretical and applied perspective, including
a strong representation of international perspectives, making this resource a must for
anyone involved with business, management, science, and I/O psychology.
 APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology
The APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology presents the best science and
practice within this cross-cutting and underlying stratum of psychology. The
handbook includes chapters on conceptual and professional issues, ethnic minority
research and methods, social and developmental process, and community and
organizational perspectives. Additional chapters cover historical and professional
perspectives; stress, adjustment, and positive psychology; diagnosis and
assessment; psychopathology; clinical interventions; preventive psychology; and
training and supervision. Beyond providing solid historical context, the handbook
offers an up-to-date review of the major domains of psychology from a multicultural
perspective.
 APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
The APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality presents the most
comprehensive coverage of the current state of the psychology of religion and
spirituality. The handbook documents how the psychology of religion and spirituality
is building on its theoretical and empirical foundation to encompass practice.
Chapters provide in-depth and varied perspectives of leading scholars and
practitioners on the most vital questions in the field.
 APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology
The APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology features descriptions of
many techniques that psychologists and others have developed to help them pursue
a shared understanding of why humans think, feel, and behave the way they do. It
addresses the broadest questions related to research designs, describes the types of
data most often collected and how to determine the best techniques, and discusses
considerations for documentation of research for sharing with the psychology
community.
 APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology
The APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology is a
comprehensive presentation of the theory and application of tests in psychology and
education. It begins with an in-depth portrayal of psychometrics: the quantitative
underpinning of testing. It then provides thorough, up-to-date and informative
chapters related to five general application areas of testing: industrial/organizational
psychology, clinical psychology (including health psychology), counseling
psychology, school psychology and educational testing. In each of these five areas,
this handbook is probably the most comprehensive review of the use of testing and
assessment in the subfield.