APA dictionary of psychology
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APA dictionary of psychology
American Psychological Association, c2015
2nd ed
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A.P.A. dictionary of psychology
Dictionary of psychology
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Description
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
Table of Contents
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
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