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This is a selected list of sources related to psychology. The citations in each section have been arranged in Library of Congress call number order.
Databases and Indexes
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- The Concordance to the Standard Edition of the Complete
Psychological
Works of Sigmund Freud. - Six volume computer concordance to the Standard Edition of Freud's works.
Mugar Reference X BF173 G83 1984 - Psychological Index. 1903-1935
- Index to psychological literature in all languages. Includes
books and journals. Classified by subject and author.
Mugar Z7203 E95 (in storage) - Chicago Psychoanalytic Literature Index. 1920-1989
- Presents in book form the card index of the Chicago Institute
for Psychoanalysis. Beginning in 1975, the index became an annual
computerized listing of psychoanalytic literature.
Mugar Z7204 P8C45M (in storage) - The Index of Psychoanalytic Writings. 1956-1971
- Includes references to articles, books, and monographs on psychoanalysis
published in many languages from 1900-1952.
Mugar Z7204 P8F56 (in storage)
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
- APA Dictionary of Psychology. 2007
- Includes approximately 25,000 entries covering psychological concepts, processes, and therapies. Offers basic coverage of important individuals, organizations, and psychological test and assessment instruments. Appendices include biographical entries, institutional and organizational entries, psychological test and assessment instrument entries, and psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic approach entries.
Mugar Reference X BF31 A63 2007 - Encyclopedia of Psychology. 1994
- Four volume set that includes 2500 subject and biographical
entries. Subject entries are arranged alphabetically in first
three volumes. Fourth volume contains biographies, a bibliography,
name index, subject index, and appendixes.
Mugar BF31 E52 1994 - Encyclopedia of Psychology. 2000
- Eight volume encyclopedia published by Oxford University Press
in conjunction with the American Psychological Association. Alphabetical
arrangement by topic. Each entry has a bibliography. There is
an index, a synoptic outline of contents, and a directory of contributors.
Mugar Reference X BF31 E524 2000 - Eponyms in Psychology: a Dictionary and Biographical Sourcebook. 1987
- Dictionary designed to provide information about individuals
whose names have become part of common psychological terms, such
as Freudian slip, Montessori method, etc.
Mugar BF31 Z87 1987 - The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences. 1999
- The encyclopedia consists of over 400 articles about cognitive
sciences and related disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience,
linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, evolutionary biology, and
computer science. Most articles have a list of references and
further readings. Has a subject index, name index, and list of
contributors.
Mugar BF311 M556 1999 - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM IV-TR. 4th edition-Text Revision. 2000
- DSM IV is a categorical classification of mental disorders whose
purpose is to provide clear descriptions of diagnostic categories
in order to enable clinicians to diagnose and treat various mental
disorders.
Mugar Reference X RC455.2 C4D536 2000
Directories and Other Professional Resources
- Decoding the Ethics Code: a Practical Guide for Psychologists. 2009
- This is a guide to the APA's 2002 Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct. An appendix gives the text of the Code.
Mugar Reference X BF76.4 F57 2009 - Professional Conduct and Discipline in Psychology. 1996
- Gives history of ethical codes and licensure, comparison of
codes of professional conduct, and information about laws and
liability affecting the practice of psychology.
Mugar BF76.4 P76 1996 - Graduate Study in Psychology. 2009
- Lists graduate psychology programs by state and then by school.
Indicates whether accredited by APA.
Mugar Reference X BF77 G73 2009 - Internships in Psychology. 2007/2008
- Addresses the internship process, including applications, goals,
and interviews.
Mugar Reference X BF77 I67 2007/2008 - The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission: Psychology, Counseling, and Related Professions. 2000
- Provides information about applying to graduate school. It also
has chapters on assessing one's qualifications for graduate school
and decisions to make before researching graduate programs.
Mugar BF77 K35 2000 - GRE Psychology. 2003
- Review and practice tests for the Graduate Record Exam in psychology.
Mugar BF78 P345 2003 - Preparation for Board Certification and Licensing Examinations in Psychology. 1993
- Book is designed to help one pass the professional practice
and legal-ethical issues components of a state licensing and/or
board certification exam.
Mugar BF80.8 M48 1993
Guides to Research, Writing, and Publishing
- Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Psychology. 2005/2006
- Provides information on the review process, acceptance rate, fees, and format guidelines for over 315 journals.
Mugar BF30 C25 2005/2006
- Dissertations and Theses From Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields. 2006
- Provides information on preparation of dissertations and theses including choosing topics, reviewing the literature, designing methodology, analyzing data, and presenting the results.
Mugar Reference X BF76.5 C645 2006 - How To Write Psychology Papers. 1999
- Discusses the writing process, including choosing a topic, using the library and Internet, outlining the paper, and writing and rewriting. Also gives information on the use of APA style.
Mugar Reference X BF76.5 P27 1999 - Psychology Research Handbook. 2006
- Addresses the topics of research planning, design, instrument selection, data collection and analysis, and research writing. Chapters include recommended readings and references.
Mugar Reference X BF76.5 P795 2006 - Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 2010
- This manual describes requirements for the preparation and submission of manuscripts for publication. Includes information on content and organization of manuscripts, writing style, APA editorial style, manuscript preparation, and manuscript acceptance and production.
Mugar Reference X BF76.7 P83 2010
- Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals. 2000
- Has chapters on writing empirical articles and literature reviews. Titles and abstracts, introductions, and citations and references are also addressed. There is an index.
Mugar Reference X BF76.8 G85 2000 - Publishing Your Psychology Research. 2001
- Provides details on the selection of journals and the submission of articles. Also discusses the review process.
Mugar Reference X BF76.8 M345 2001
- Library Use: a Handbook of Psychology. 2003
- Discusses the selection of topics, location of books, types of indexes, computer searches, psychological tests and measures, and interlibrary loan.
Mugar BF76.8 R43 2003 - Reviewing Scientific Works in Psychology. 2006
Includes articles on reviewing books, articles, and grant proposals.
Mugar Reference X BF76.8 R48 2006
- The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Scientific Writing for Students and Researchers. 2003
- Provides information on the writing of papers, grants, and contract proposals. Also gives information on submitting a paper to a journal and finding a book publisher.
Mugar Reference X BF76.8 S73 2003
Tests and Measures
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 2004
Four-volume set with 121 chapters written by experts in the field. Addresses intellectual and neuropsychological, behavioral, industrial and organizational, and personality assessment.
Mugar Reference X BF176 C654 2004
- Measures for Clinical Practice. 2007
- Describes the essentials of measurement and lists brief questionnaires
organized by subject. For each questionnaire gives author, description,
norms, scoring, reliability, validity, and availability. Also
lists questions to be found in the questionnaire.
Mugar Reference X BF176 C66 2007 - Test Critiques.
Eleven volume set that gives descriptions and critiques of tests. Each entry includes references.
Mugar Reference X BF176 T419
- Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures.
- This nine volume set gives information on measures and scales
that have been published in scholarly journals. It cites the journal
where the measure can be found and also gives information about
related research. It has author and subject indexes. The index
in the eighth volume is a cumulative index for volumes 1-8.
Mugar Reference X BF431 G624 - Handbook of Psychiatric Measures. 2000
- Provides information about copyrighted and non-copyrighted measures.
Describes the properties and utility of the measures and gives
references and suggested readings. Indicates whether the measures
can be copied without obtaining permission or purchasing the measure.
The measures are available on CD-ROM in the Mugar Library Research Center).
Mugar Reference X RC473 P78 A46 2000 (at Research Center Desk) - Mental Measurements Yearbook. (9th to 15 eds.) (bu only)
- This database contains the most recent descriptive information and critical reviews of new and revised tests from the 9th-15th yearbooks. Updated every six months.
- Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests Available in Compilation Volumes
Database created by University of Texas librarian lists approximately 12,000 tests available in 127 compilation
volumes. Check our library catalog to see whether we own the relevant volume. - Tests in Print BU-px
- Includes descriptive listings and references to commercial tests that are in print and available for purchase. Also links to test reviews in the Mental Measurements Yearbooks.
History of Psychology
- A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the History of Psychology and Related Areas. 1982
- Includes more than 500 entries on manuscript collections related
to important individuals in the field of psychology. Also includes
information on the most important manuscript repositories in the
United States and abroad.
Mugar Reference X BF81 S58 - The Women of Psychology. 1982
- Gives background about the role of women in psychology as well
as biographical information on major contributors to the field
of psychology.
Mugar Reference X BF95 S73 - Psychology in America: A Historical Survey. 1987
- Extensive survey of the development of psychology from its beginnings
in the 19th century to the present. Discusses major figures as
well as theories and concepts in psychology.
Mugar BF108 U5H54 1987 - Portraits of Pioneers in Psychology. 1991
- Six volume set which includes biographical essays and references
on major figures in the history of psychology.
Mugar Reference X BF109 A1P67 1991 - Women in Psychology: A Bio-Bibliographic Sourcebook. 1990
- Gives biographical information on important women in the field
of psychology. Also lists publications by and about the individuals.
Mugar BF109 A1W65 1990 - Biographical Dictionary of Psychology. 1984
- Alphabetical listing of important figures in psychology. Includes
birth and death dates, highest degree, positions and honors, and
brief biographical sketch.
Mugar Reference X BF109 A1Z85 1984 - Eminent Contributors to Psychology. 1976
- Two volume set listing major contributors to the field of psychology.
Volume one gives bibliographies of primary references and the
second volume gives bibliographies of secondary references.
Mugar Reference X Z7201 W37
Serials
- Annual Review of Psychology. 1950+
- Compilation of articles on various aspects of psychology that
have been published during the year. Each article includes a bibliography.
Mugar BF30 F50
On the B.U. Web. Full Text and Abstracts 1996-. Table of Contents 1984-1995.
URL: www.annualreviews.org.ezproxy.bu.edu(BU only) - A Century of Serial Publications in Psychology, 1850-1950: an International Bibliography. 1984
- Gives general publication and editorial information on serial
titles in all languages which were substantially devoted to the
publication of scientific psychology.
Mugar Z7203 O8 1984 (in storage)
Internet Resources
- American Psychological Association.
- Gives information about the association and its publications. Provides table of contents information for APA journals (1997+).
- Classics in the History of Psychology.
- This site provides access to the full text of selected sources of historical importance to psychology. The range of material includes ancient writers such as Plato and Aristotle and more modern writers such as Freud, Jung, and William James. Organization is by author and topic.
- Psych Web.
- Provides links to numerous psychology sites, including psychology journals on the web, psychology departments, associations, and job listings. It also gives information on career issues.
- PsycSite.
- Well organized site that has information for both professionals
and students. It has numerous links to psychology-related sites,
including professional organizations, psychology journals on the
web, and newsgroups. It also provides information about psychological
freeware, shareware, and commercial software.
URL: http://kenstange.com/psycsite - Psychology Virtual Library.
- This site is part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. It has links to academic departments, e-mail lists of newsgroups, electronic and print journals, professional societies, and full-text documents related to the history of psychology.
- Social Psychology Network.
- This site includes more than 4,000 links to psychology-related sources. Subject areas include social psychology as well as numerous other areas of psychology. It provides information on psychology organizations, graduate psychology programs, web-based reference tools, research funding, jobs, and internships.