Psychology - Reference Resources

The reference collection is an excellent place to begin your research if you want to find:

  • a summary of a topic
  • background information on a topic
  • a list of recommended resources
  • factual information

When you find a reference book:

  • Scan the table of contents to see how it is organized.
  • Note its publication date to determine currency of the information.
  • Use the index to locate your topic within the book.

Scroll down for a list of some key resources in the field of Psychology. These titles are located in the reference section at the Schow Science Library (bottom of the stairs, to the left).

APA DICTIONARY OF PSYCHOLOGY
Schow Ref BF31.A63 2007

COLMAN DICTIONARY OF PSYCHOLOGY
[electronic resource]

COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Schow Ref BF176.C654 2004

DSM-IV
Schow Ref RC455.2C4

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Schow Ref BF311.E559 2003

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PSYCHOLOGY
Schow Ref BF31.E52 2000

HANDBOOK OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Schow Ref BF721.H242 2006

HANDBOOK OF PSYCHOLOGY
Schow Ref BF131.H1955 2003