Trexler Library Study
Guide
Psychology: A Guide to Resources
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Mental Measurements Yearbook
REF BF432.5 B932 14th
This title, first published in 1938, is now in its 14th
edition. Comprises an exhaustive collection of
standardized measurements and tests. Each volume
includes reviews and descriptions of those tests that are
new or substantially revised since the previous edition.
Newer editions supplement and update rather than
supercede subsequent editions.
DATABASES
PsychINFO
Trexler Library Web Page
Click Articles. Click Health & Sciences.
This database indexes more than 1,700 leading
psychological, psychiatric and related journal
publications covering psychology, psychiatry, and
related information from the fields of education,
business, medicine, nursing, law and social work. About
20% of the selected titles are available in full-text
format. Abstracts are available from 1995 to the present;
full-text available from 1996 to the present.
PubMed
Trexler Library Home Page
Click Articles. Click Health & Sciences.
This service, a product of the National Library of
Medicine, provides access to over 11 million MEDLINE
citations. It is one of the best sources for medical and
life sciences information. Dates back to the mid 1960’s.
Contains some abstracts, no full-text.
DICTIONAIRIES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology & Counseling
REF BF31 .B25 1999
This is the second edition of a work, first published in
1985, described as "the first comprehensive treatment of
psychology from a Christian point of view." Most
entries contain references, and See references, and some
will also contain additional reading references.
Press. Cross-references within articles point readers to
related entries. Many entries contain extensive
bibliographies. Consult the Synoptic Outline of
Contents in Volume 8 for comprehensive coverage of a
topic.
Biographical Dictionary of Psychology
REF BF109.A1 B56 1997
This Biographical Dictionary contains information on
500 individuals who are either noteworthy psychologists
in their own right, or who are recognized for the
influence their work has had in the field of psychology.
Each entry contains brief biographical information,
principal publications, recommended readings, and a
description of their main ideas and influence.
DIRECTORIES
Dictionary of Psychology
REF BF31 .C65 2001
The opening paragraph in the preface of this book best
describes the contents: "This dictionary provides
systematic coverage of the terminology of
neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology,
statistics and the specialized vocabulary of
psychoanalysis, in addition to the basic terminology of
psychology and psychiatry… The definitions contain
more explicit factual information and explanation than is
available in other dictionaries."
Encyclopedia of Mental Health
REF RA790.5 .E53 1998
This second edition one-volume Encyclopedia is
everyman's source for psychology terminology.
Definitions are easy to understand, with some definitions
extending over several pages (see creativity or crosscultural influences). Entries are typically followed by
one or more See also terms, and suggested readings.
The Encyclopedia of Psychiatry, Psychology, and
Psychoanalysis
REF RC437 .E49 1996
This single-volume work is an abridged, updated and
revised edition of the parent 12-volume set entitled
International Encyclopedia of Psychiatry, Psychology,
Psychoanalysis and Neurology published in 1977.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
REF BF31 .E52 2000
This eight-volume work is a product of the American
Psychological Association and the Oxford University
Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in
Mental Health
REF RA790.6 A98 2000
The target audience for this publication is both the
professional and the general public. The book is divided
into thirty chapters arranged alphabetically by self-help
category. Each category lists books, movies, and
Internet resources. Some also contain reviews of
autobiographies and national support groups.
Graduate Study in Psychology
REF BF77 .G73 2002
The 2002 edition provides information for more than
500 graduate departments, programs, and schools of
psychology in the United States and Canada.
Journals in Psychology: A Resource Listing for
Authors
REF BF76.8 .J68 1997
Journals in Psychology was developed "to assist authors
in determining which of the many journals (in the
behavioral and social sciences) to consider" when
searching for a publisher. This 5th edition covers 355
journal titles. A typical entry provides journal title,
publisher, editor, editorial policy, selective notes on
submissions, journal frequency, articles/pages published
per year, total subscribers, book reviews accepted (yes or
no), and rejection rate.
Law and Mental Health Professionals, Pennsylvania
REF KFP326.5.P73 L39 1999
The purpose of this book, as stated by the editors of the
series, is to "identify every legal topic that affects mental
health practice in the state of Pennsylvania." Each topic
is presented as the subject of a chapter. Each chapter, in
turn, describes the legal standards that the mental health
practitioner (MHP) will be practicing under, and the
relevant legal process that the MHP will be operating
within. If the state does not have relevant law on an
issue, then a brief explanation of how the law works in
other states is presented with a notation stating this.
MANUALS
PHYSIOLOGY
APA Publication Manual
LIBRARY BK 3
Available at the Circulation Desk.
Contains directions to authors writing articles for
publication in the psychology journals.
Neurobiology of Mental Illness
REF RC341 .N393 1999
This text is divided into nine parts covering basic
neurobiology, methods of clinical neurobiological
research, psychoses, mood disorders, anxiety disorders,
substance abuse disorders, dementia, psychiatric
disorders of childhood onset, and special topics.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders: DSM-IV
REF RC455.2.C4 D54 1994
A product of the American Psychiatric Association, the
DSM was first published in 1952 as "the first official
manual of mental disorders to focus on clinical utility."
Information presented for individual entries include
some or all of the following: description of the disorder;
diagnostic criteria for the disorder; diagnostic features;
subtypes; recording procedures; associated features and
disorders; specific culture, age, and gender features;
prevalence; course; and differential diagnosis. The
purpose of this information is "to provide clear
descriptions of diagnostic categories
in order to enable clinicians and investigators to
diagnose, communicate about, study, and treat people
with various mental disorders."
Tests: a Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in
Psychology, Education and Business
REF BF176 .T43 1997
Contains brief entries for tests distributed by 221
publishers. A typical entry provides titles of test, author,
copyright date, population, purpose, description, format,
scoring, cost, and publisher. Tests are organized under
three subject areas including psychology, education, and
business. There is no attempt to review or evaluate tests,
but rather to present a brief description and ordering
information. An index to publishers is provided in the
back of the book.
Tests in Print VI: An Index to Tests, Test Reviews,
and the Literature on Specific Tests
REF BF176 .B96 2002
This title contains a list of strictly descriptive listings of
currently commercially available tests. It serves as an
index to all 14 volumes of the Mental Measurements
Yearbook.
WEB RESOURCES
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
This site contains quality information for the public, the
researcher, the practitioner, information on clinical trials,
intramural research, and funding opportunities. The
‘Breaking News’ stories on the home page keeps readers
on top of what’s new in mental health. This is a
searchable web source.
School Psychology Resources Online
www.schoolpsychology.net/
This single location lists an extensive collection of
resources for psychologists, counselors, concerned
parents and all who deal with the welfare of children and
adolescents.
assessment: conducting the interview, evaluating
appearance & mood, evaluating language & thought
patterns, and evaluating intellect & cognitive function.
The Brain, Our Universe Within
QP376. B75 1994 Video
A three-videocassette collection that presents"…the
latest scientific techniques and theories [that are used] to
explore the intricacies of the brain. Processes are
illustrated with detailed…computer animation."
The Mind
BF161 .M56 Video
Presents the highlights from a nine-part WNET
television series. The main topics covered include:
development, aging, addiction, pain & healing,
depression, language, and thinking.
The World of Abnormal Psychology
RC435 .W67 1992 Video
The record summary describes this 13 part set as "A
video series that covers the spectrum of psychological
disorders from simple stress to paranoid schizophrenia."
Link to our Psychology Internet Resources from the
Library Home Page (www.desales.edu/library) Under
the Tools & Resources heading choose the first
selection -Web Sites & Subject Guides. This will take
you to our alphabetical-by-subject listing of subject
guides and internet resources!
VIDEOS
APA Psychotherapy Videotape Series
RC466 A4 Video
A collection of 12 tapes, each about 59 minutes long, on
different psychology-related topics. Sample titles are:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Affective Behavior
Therapy, Ethnocultural Psychotherapy, and more.
The Basic Mental Status Exam
RC469 .L666 .B292 Video
This four video cassette collection guides the viewer
through the four stages of a successful mental
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