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Databases

  • PsycINFO

    PsycINFO is your first stop for finding psychology articles and book chapters.  More than 1300 journals are indexed in over 20 languages.  A quick tip: to ensure that you find everything on your topic, try using the Thesaurus. 

  • Counseling and Therapy in Video
    Counseling and Therapy in Video provides the largest and richest online collection of video available for the study of social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling—400 hours and more than 330 videos on completion. The collection's wealth of video and multiplicity of perspectives allow students and scholars to see, experience, and study counseling in ways never before possible.
  • ERIC PlusText
    ERIC PlusText provides access to over 250 education-related journals.  This is a great place to look for psychology articles on topics relating to learning and development.
  • Social Sciences Citations Index
    Social Sciences Citation Index is a multidisciplinary index to the social science journal literature.  Try the 'Cited Reference Search' feature to determine who has cited particular papers of interest.
  • ProQuest Psychology Journals
    ProQuest Psychology Journals features the full text of three hundred professional and scholarly journals in psychology and psychiatry, and selective coverage in education, social work, sociology, and related disciplines.
  • Child Development & Adolescent Studies

    Child Development & Adolescent Studies is a great resource for information about child growth and development through the age of 21.  The database includes abstracts from hundreds of journals as well as book reviews, chapters, theses and dissertations.  More than 119,600 records are included with over 10,000 new records added each year.

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Dictionaries

  • APA Dictionary of Psychology

    The APA Dictionary of Psychology is an excellent resource for clear and authoritative definitions across 90 subareas of psychology.  The dictionary also includes entries about organizations, associations and historical figures in psychology.  Located in Weldon Reference: BF31.A63 2007

  • A Student's Dictionary of Psychology
    Using clear language, this dictionary is a great starting place for those exploring areas in psychology which are new to them.  Located in Weldon Reference: BF31.S78 1999
  • Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology
    The Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology surveys the broad discipline of psychology from an international, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary focus.
  • Biographical Dictionary of Psychology
    Start here if you're researching a prominent figure in the history of psychology.  This dictionary features short entries, a list of the figures' principal publications as well as a suggested list for further reading. Located in Weldon Reference: BF109.A1 B56 1997
  • Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology
    This dictionary is a great starting place for learning about unfamiliar theories, laws, and concepts.  The entries are quick to read and provide a general overview to get you started.  Each entry includes a list of references for further reading.  Available both online and in Weldon Reference: BF31.R625
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Tests and Instruments

  • PsycTESTS

    PsycTESTS is an APA research database that provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, surveys, and other assessments as well as descriptive information about the test and its development and administration.

  • Psychological Test Websites

    This pdf guide was designed for Psychology students who are looking for psychological questionnaires and information about psychological questionnaires.  Students in Psychology 2820E will find it particularly helpful.

  • FAQ/Finding Information About Psychological Tests

    A brief guide to finding psychological tests.  Produced by the American Psychological Association.

  • Mental Measurements Yearbook

    Contains full-text information about and reviews of English-language standardized tests covering educational skills, personality, vocational aptitutde and psychology. Available online and in print in Weldon Reference: Z5814.P8B9

  • Test Critiques

    Contains detailed critiques describing the practical applications and technical aspects of psychological tests. Located in Weldon Reference: BF176.T419

  • Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI)

    Provides coverage of a wide variety of evaluation and measurement tools for health and psychosocial studies. The database includes questionnaires, checklists, index measures, rating scales, project techniques, tests, interview schedules, and a variety of other means of evaluation.

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