APA DATABASES NEWS BRIEFS received 9 April 2013
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
APA Books® E-Collection 2013
Purchase the latest scholarly and professional books published by the American Psychological
Association with APA Books® E-Collection 2013. This current collection provides sitewide
electronic access to books as they are published throughout the 2013 copyright year.
More information and the title list can be found at:
http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/e-collections/2013.aspx
Recent News for the APA Handbooks in Psychology™ Series
The APA Handbooks in Psychology series now includes 9 separate and individual handbooks.
All are available for institutional purchase in print or for sitewide electronic delivery exclusively
on APA PsycNET.
Two New Titles Just Recently Released and Now Available
APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
This two-volume handbook 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 Testing and Assessment in Psychology
This three-volume handbook 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.
PsycTESTS® Surpasses 12,000 Total Records
PsycTESTS®, from the American Psychological Association (APA), 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 to over 12,000 test records currently, including more than 9,000 actual test
instruments -- most of which are available for immediate download and use in teaching and
research. 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.
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 Recently Added to PsycARTICLES
The Psychologist-Manager Journal -- A scholarly publication for members of the Society of
Psychologists in Management (SPIM) and others with similar interests. Conceptualized as a
hybrid between a journal and a professional guide to good managerial practice, it is directed at
the practicing psychologist-manager.
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Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 8
Military Psychology -- The bimonthly journal of APA's Division 19 (Society for Military
Psychology). The journal seeks to facilitate the scientific development of military psychology by
encouraging communication between researchers and practitioners.
The domain of military psychology is the conduct of research or practice of psychological
principles within a military environment. International in scope, the journal publishes behavioral
science research articles having military applications in the areas of clinical and health
psychology, training and human factors, manpower and personnel, social and organizational
systems, and testing and measurement.
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Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 1
Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology -- This new journal is an official journal of APA
Division 54 (Society of Pediatric Psychology), and is committed to publishing articles describing
the professional and applied activities of pediatric psychologists in different settings, and the
breadth and richness of the field in its diverse activities.
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Coverage in PsycARTICLES begins with Volume 1
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
New online training sessions for APA databases have been announced through May 2013,
including dedicated sessions on PsycTESTS® and PsycTHERAPY®. For more information go to:
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/webinars.aspx
Also, interact with APA staff and attend free training events at the following conferences this
spring and summer:
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Computers in Libraries – Washington, DC, April 8 – 10 (Booth #514)
ACRL– Indianapolis, IN, April 10 – 12 (Booth #929)
Medical Library Association – Boston, MA, May 4 – 7 (Booth #706)
Special Libraries Association – San Diego, CA, June 9 – 11 (Booth #722)
American Library Association – Chicago, IL, June 28 – July 1 (Booth #1640)
APA PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
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 3.3 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,
popular magazines 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 sitewide 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 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.