Massasoit Libraries: Psychology: General: Start Here

Welcome to the guide for psychology research and resources! This guide contains:

Links to websites in the field
Basic reference information to guide you to key psychology concepts
Directions on researching books and databases

American Psychological Association
The leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
American Psychiatric Association
Online Assessment Measures
From the American Psychiatry Association with reference to DSM V.
*NOTE* The DSM V is on reserve at the Brockton campus library. It can be checked out for two hours and must remain in the library.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 by American Psychiatric Association Staff; Carolyn Kernberger
Call Number: RC455.2.C4 D236 2013
ISBN: 9780890425541
Publication Date: 2013
Brockton Campus Library has two (2) copies.

Citing DSM V
From the APA style blog.

The general citation:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). TITLE OF SECTION USED. In
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed).

In- Text citation: (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)

Reference Books

Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book
Clearly explaining more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field, The Psychology Book uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experimental foundations of psychology.
Biographical Dictionary of Psychology by Noel Sheehy, Antony J. Chapman, and Wendy Conroy
Provides biographical information and critical analysis of the influences and reception of people who have made a significant contribution to the field of psychology.
Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories by J. Roeckelein
The dictionary contains terms covering the origination, development, and evolution of various psychological concepts, as well as the historical definition, analysis, and criticisms of psychological concepts.
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology by Graham Davey
Presents entries grouped into 8 thematic topic areas, and on a range of levels from brief definitions to more substantial discussions which allow the reader to obtain a fuller grasp of important terms and concepts.
Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology by Charles Spielberger
An authoritative publication that reviews and evaluates the numerous applications of professional psychology.
Key Concepts in Health Psychology
Aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues, theories, models, and methods in contemporary health psychology.
Key Thinkers in Psychology by Rom Harré
Contributes to understanding the classic scholars, the classic studies, and the subsequent generations of people and ideas that have come to define the broad discipline that is psychology.
The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science by W. Edward Craighead and Charles B. Nemeroff
Provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of psychology, from Acquired Drives to Z-score, from conduct disorders to shamanism.
The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology by Arthur S. Reber, Rhianon Allen and Emily S. Reber
This updated edition explores the latest developments in psychology, psychiatry and related fields, including new material on neuroscience and social psychology.