Selected Resources for:
Psychology

Communication Abstracts   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=commabs-set-c&adv=1

1977 - present

A comprehensive index to communication-related publications, including literature in other disciplines that is relevant to communication researchers. Also covers the international literature in film studies, the role of technology in human communications, risk communication, crisis communication and public opinions.

Web of Science   

http://0-isiknowledge.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/wos

1980- .

Web of Science includes the Science Citation Index and Social Sciences Citation Index. Besides traditional author, title and keyword searches leading to abstracts or fulltext of articles, the citation databases accesses articles' cited references; take a known publication and find other, more recent papers that cite it.

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Animal Behavior Abstracts   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=animal-behavior-set-c&adv=1

1982- .

Covers subjects such as animal migration, evolution, innate behavior, learning and memory, and behavioral ecology.

Counseling and Psychotherapy Transcripts, Client Narratives, and Reference Works  

http://0-psyc.alexanderstreet.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu

A searchable collection containing real transcripts of therapy and counseling sessions and first-person narratives illuminating the experience of mental illness and its treatment, as well as reference works to contextualize the primary material. Trial ends May 16, 2009. Evaluate this resource.

ERIC   

http://www.eric.ed.gov

1966- .

Indexes journal articles and other publications related to education, which includes many topics in psychology. The Includes citations to the ERIC document collection on microfiche and journal article citations from over 750 professional journals, as well as the full text of over 850 ERIC Digest records. For help in retrieving documents, please ask at the Reference Desk.

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PsycINFO   

http://proxy.library.georgetown.edu/login?url=http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&MODE=ovid&PAGE=main&NEWS=n&D=psyh

1887- .

The primary index to the literature of psychology and its related fields. Since 1887 covers journal articles, and since 1987, books and book chapters. International in scope, topics include psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business, and law.

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Academic Search Premier   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph

1965- (varies).

Provides full text for 4,486 publications (3,718 peer-reviewed) covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. A total of 8,224 titles are abstracted and indexed, of which 7,132 are peer-reviewed.

Social Sciences Full Text   

http://0-vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?prod=SSFT

1985-

Indexes the major scholarly journals in the social sciences, including psychology, since 1983. Includes book reviews. For prior years, use Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective .

Sociological Abstracts   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=socioabs-set-c&adv=1

1963- . Citations and abstracts. Earlier years have citations only.

A primary resource for research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Based on an international selection of over 2500 journals, serials publications, conference papers, books, and dissertations. Includes book, film and software reviews.

Location: Ref. HM 1 .S67 1952-2000

Annual Review of Psychology  

http://0-arjournals.annualreviews.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/loi/psych

1950-

Contains frequently cited articles reviewing the recent literature on important topics in psychology.

Location: BF 30 .A56 (1950-2005)

PsycCRITIQUES   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=pvh

1995- .

Reviews of current books and films in the field of psychology. Formerly appeared as the journal, Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books. Releases 15 or more reviews weekly.

Location: Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books (LAU Periodical Stacks 1956-2004)

Chronology of Noteworthy Events in American Psychology  

A chronological history of psychology which gives brief descriptions and exact dates of about 3,000 noteworthy events.

Location: Ref. BF 108 .U5 S77 1994

Blackwell Dictionary of Neuropsychology  

Brief to fairly extensive articles, some illustrated. Many entries include bibliographies.

Location: Ref. QP 360 .B577 1996

Dictionary of Cognitive Science: Neuroscience, Psychology, Artificial Intellignece, Linguistics, and Philosophy  

Describes key concepts in the cognitive science. Most entries presume prior knowledge of the field, and include bibliographies and cross-references.

Location: Ref. BF 311 .V56713 2004

Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology  

Extensive definitions of terms and concepts, with references to further readings.

Location: GN 502 .H336 2005

Dictionary of Psychology  

A comprehensive dictionary of psychological terms. Considered the standard work in the field, it has about three times as much material as other psychology dictionaries.

Location: Ref. BF 31 .C72 1999

Eponyms in Psychology  

A dictionary of psychological terms derived from personal or place names (e.g. Malthusian Theory, Liebman Effect, Delphi Method).

Location: Ref. BF 31 .Z87 1987

Oxford Companion to the Mind  

http://0-www.oxfordreference.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t159

Covers the concept of mind in its broadest sense, including philosophical and physiological, and psychological aspects. Online and print.

Location: Ref. BF 31 .o94 2004

Directory of Test Collections in Academic, Professional, and Research Libraries  

Describes how to access psychological tests for review purposes; lists collections of tests and access policies of institutions. Arranged by state.

Location: Ref. LB 3051 .D564

Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures  

Information about recently developed or recently used psychological tests as described in studies from thirty four professional journals.

Location: Ref. BF 431 .G625

21st Century Psychology: a Reference Handbook  

http://www.sage-ereference.com/psychology/

An online encyclopedia covering traditional and cutting-edge topics in psychology.

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Psychology  

Comprehensive coverage of the key thinkers, theories, and terms used in the field of social psychology. Bibliographies offer a guide to the research literature.

Location: Ref. HM 251 .B476 1995

Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development  

In-depth articles emphasize physiological development. Thematic arrangement.

Location: Ref. QP84 .C26 1998

Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science  

Concise, well-written articles on topics of current interest; contributors reflect the encylopedia's international emphasis. 4 volumes.

Location: Ref. BF 31 .E52 2001

Developmental Psychopathology  

Extensive articles by scholars in the field: individual volumes are titled Theory and Method; Developmental Neuroscience; and Risk, Disorder, and Adaptation.

Location: Ref. RC 454.4 .D483 2006

Encyclopedia of Adult Development  

Scholarly articles cover all facets and stages of adult life.

Location: Ref. BF 724.5 .E53 1993

Encyclopedia of Human Development  

Focuses on human growth and development, including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development from conception to death.

Location: Ref. HM626 .E53 2006

Encyclopedia of Human Emotions  

Articles summarize current knowledge about the nature, causes, expression, and societal role of emotions, in the present, past, and in other cultures. Substantial bibliographies.

Location: Ref. BF 531 .E55 1999

Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Child Development  

In-depth articles on early human development. Presented from the perspectives of the social, biological, and medical fields, with emphasis on psychology and its disciplines.

Location: Ref. HQ 772.C436 2002

Encyclopedia of Learning and Memory  

Articles by leading neuroscience and psychology researchers summarize the full range of current knowledge on learning and memory; includes bibliographies.

Location: Ref. BF 318 .E53 1992

Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology  

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/record=b3395877~S4

Examines issues relevant to people from many cultures in the areas of social, cognitive, environmental, and clinical psychology. Articles are listed alphbetically and by theme.

Location: Ref. GN 502 .E63 2006

Encyclopedia of Psychology  

The American Psychological Association sponsors this eight-volume work which covers the topics, methods, findings, advances, and applications of the diverse field of psychology.

Location: Ref. BF 31 .E52 2000

Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology  

http://0-find.galegroup.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/gvrl/infomark.do?type=aboutBook&prodId=GVRL&eisbn=0787677450&version=1.0&userGroupName=wash43584&source=gale

This one volume encyclopedia may be useful for initial research. Entries are fairly brief and generally include few suggested readings.

Location: Online

MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences  

This Massachusetts Institute of Technology in-depth source discusses work in cognitive, developmental, social, and comparative psychology. Articles included substantive guides to the literature.

Location: Ref. BF 311 .M556 1999

Handbook of Cultural Psychology  

Scholarly examination of contemporary themes in cultural psychology. Substantial bibliographies.

Location: GN 502 .H3615 2007

Handbook of International Psychology  

Surveys the state of psychology in 27 countries in 9 regions of the world. Includes an overview, the education and training of psychologists, the scope of psychological practice, and future challenges. Explores psychologies with different historical and cultural roots.

Location: Ref. BF 121 .H2115 2004

Handbook of Psychology  

Scholarly analysis of current knowledge in most areas of psychology. 12 volumes. See full record in George for details.

Location: Ref. BF 121 .H1955 2003

International Handbook of Psychology  

Human behavior and experience are examined from more than one societal context; presented by the International Union of Psychological Science.

Location: Ref. BF 121 .I56443 2000

Psychology Research Handbook  

Designed for graduate students and research assistants seeking to master research methods and procedures in psychology.

Location: Ref. BF 76.5 .P795 2006

L'Annee Psychologique  

Accounts of original research, critical reviews, analysis of recent works, and theoretical, methodological, and historical notes. Text is in French, abstracts in English and French. Offers a contemporary and historical review of the literature. Peridodicals coverage discontinued in 1965.

Location: BF 2 .A6

Psychology Basics  

100 psychological topics are organized to provide an overview for undergraduates or assist in choosing a topic. Six page articles explain the concept, discuss applications, relate the topic to the field as a whole, and provide a bibliography

Location: Ref. BF 31 .P765 2005

Mental Measurements Yearbook  

Descriptions, critiques, and bibliographies of studies on standardized commercial tests in psychology, education, and industry. Critiques discuss validity and reliability.

Location: Ref. Z 5814 .P8 B932

Ebrary  

http://0-site.ebrary.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/lib/georgetown

Online, full-text collection of over 20,000 books. Covers a wide range of topics including sociology, psychology, American and European history, political science, medicine, language and literature, philosophy and religion, education, business, the hard sciences and more.

GEORGE   

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/

Check for books on your topic in GEORGE, the library's catalog. Search by keyword, author, title, or subject heading. To find a book by topic, search by Library of Congress Subject Headings, keywords, or try looking up a title you know and click on "Find Similar Items" to search by the subject headings listed in the book's catalog record.

Library of Congress Catalog  

http://catalog.loc.gov/

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world. An unparalleled world resource, the collection holds more than 138 million items, including more than 32 million cataloged books and other print materials in 470 languages; more than 61 million manuscripts; the largest rare book collection in North America; and the world's largest collection of legal materials, films, maps, sheet music and sound recordings. The Library of Congress occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill. To make use of its resources as a Georgetown affiliate, consult GU-LC Connection. General information for researchers appears at LC's Researchers page.

WorldCat   

http://0-newfirstsearch.oclc.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/autho=100161383;dbname=WorldCat;screen=advanced;done=http://www.library.georgetown.edu;FSIP

WorldCat is a catalog consisting of over 100 million records for books and other materials in over 60,000 libraries. NOTE: Available only to Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. A publicly accessible version is available at http://www.worldcat.org/.

WRLC Catalog  

http://catalog.wrlc.org/

The catalog of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC): George Washington, American, Catholic, George Mason, Gallaudet, and Marymount Universities, the University of the District of Columbia, and Georgetown University. Georgetown students may borrow directly from WRLC libraries or request items via the WRLC Catalog.

National Institute of Mental Health  

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

NIMH, as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health monitors and supports research on mental health. This excellent website includes research news and reports, conference proceedings, funding information and more.

PsychScholar  

http://psych.hanover.edu/krantz/

This is a web gateway for "psychological scholars" and "budding psychological scholars." The site repeats much of the information found on the major websites listed here, but has enough unique items to make it worth a visit.

C. G. Jung, Analytical Psychology and Culture  

http://www.cgjungpage.org/

Created by Jungian analysts and scholars, includes articles, reviews, and interviews relating the the work of Jung and Jungian analysis.

Classics in the History of Psychology  

http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/

Texts on selected topics in psychology, such as ancient psychology or behaviorism

Personality Project  

http://www.personality-project.org/

Designed to spread awareness of the field of personality, this site provides an overview of personality theory and research, abstracts of recent articles, personality tests, web pages, course syllabi, information for prospective students, and departments offering personality programs.

Social Psychology Network  

http://www.socialpsychology.org/psylinks.htm

This site emphasizes social psychology but incudes general psychology sites on Cognition and Perception, Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, and other topics. Includes a ranking of Ph.D. programs

American Psychological Association  

http://www.apa.org/

Official homepage of the APA. Includes newsletters, conferences, links to psychology-related resources, and APA services and information.

HaPI (Health and Psychosocial Instruments)  

http://dml.georgetown.edu/resources/4090.html

Provides information on measurement instruments (i.e., questionnaires, interview schedules, checklists, index measures, coding schemes/ manuals, rating scales, projective techniques, vignettes/scenarios, tests) in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science. Dates covered: 1985 - present Formats covered: measurement instruments

RefWorks  

http://0-www.refworks.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/refworks

RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store, and share information and generate citations and bibliographies.

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual  

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/record=b2384625~S4

Guide to preparing psychological papers including correct bibliographical form.

Location: Ref. Desk BF 76.7 .P83 2001

APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources  

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/record=b3334872~S4

Up-to date information on how to cite electronic resources; over 40 examples. Open in Mozilla.

Psychology with Style: A Hypertext Writing Guide  

http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/apa4b.htm

This site helps students to write up the results of their research in accordance with the APA Style Manual.