Name: APA Dictionary of Psychology(r)
Brand: American Psychological Association (APA)
SKU: 60007710
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APA Dictionary of Psychology

By Ed. VandenBos, Gary R., American Psychological Association

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Format

Hardback, 1204 pages

Published

United States, 30 April 2015

This second edition of a landmark reference resource - created not only for psychologists, clinicians, students, and professionals from allied mental health professions, but for all interested readers - offers definitive information on the lexicon of the field, including

Almost 26,000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions - approximately 1,000 more than the first edition
Balanced coverage of 90 subareas, with significantly revised and expanded content especially in the areas of neuroscience, psychopharmacology, lifespan developmental psychology, statistics, experimental design, and many others
Thousands of incisive cross-references that deepen the user's comprehension of related topics
More than 400 brief biographical entries on historical figures in psychology and other related areas - four times more than the first edition
A Guide to the Dictionary and a Quick Guide to Format that explain stylistic and format features
Three appendixes: Institutional and Organizational Entries; Psychological Test and Assessment Instrument Entries; Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Biological Treatments, and Related Entries

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Almost 26,000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions - approximately 1,000 more than the first edition
Balanced coverage of 90 subareas, with significantly revised and expanded content especially in the areas of neuroscience, psychopharmacology, lifespan developmental psychology, statistics, experimental design, and many others
Thousands of incisive cross-references that deepen the user's comprehension of related topics
More than 400 brief biographical entries on historical figures in psychology and other related areas - four times more than the first edition
A Guide to the Dictionary and a Quick Guide to Format that explain stylistic and format features
Three appendixes: Institutional and Organizational Entries; Psychological Test and Assessment Instrument Entries; Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Biological Treatments, and Related Entries

EAN

9781433819445

ISBN

1433819449

Writer

Ed. VandenBos, Gary R., American Psychological Association

Publisher

American Psychological Association (APA)

Dimensions

25.4 x 18.3 x 6.1 centimetres (1.87 kg)

Preface

Editorial Staff

Guide to the Dictionary

Quick Guide to Format

APA Dictionary of Psychology

Biographies

Appendixes

Institutional and Organizational Entries
Psychological Test and Assessment Instrument Entries
Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Biological Treatments, and Related Entries

Reviews

"Thorough but concise definitions remain the norm in this update, and the challenge of encompassing the diverse fields of psychology in a single volume makes this a triumph of cooperative composition and outstanding editing." --CHOICE

“This new edition is an excellent resource for students of all levels as well as practitioners. Recommended for high school, public, academic, and special libraries supporting researchers in mental health fields.” —American Reference Books Annual

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