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Psychology Pathfinder

The purpose of this pathfinder is to introduce some of the resources available in Houston Cole Library on PSYCHOLOGY. The various types of library materials useful  in research are described along with some examples of each type. This pathfinder is NOT a comprehensive listing of sources, but is intended to be a starting point from which patrons can begin their research according to their specific needs.

BASIC INTRODUCTION OR OVERVIEW MATERIAL can be found in:
REF BF37.E52 1984 : Encyclopedia of Psychology.
SUBJECT HEADINGS can be identified by using the Library of Congress Subject Headings located at the Information Desk on each floor. Books on PSYCHOLOGY can be located in the Library Catalog by entering a subject search. Books can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Subject" button.  Last, type in your subject and press the enter key.

Suggested subject headings for this topic are:
Psychology, Psychology, Applied, Psychology, Experimental, Psychology, Pathological, Psychology, Physiological

Related headings include:
Adolescent Psychology, Cognition, Developmental Psychology, Observation, Operant Behavior Personality,  Psychoanalysis

To browse the bookstacks use: Library of Congress call numbers : BF1-BF700 on the 2nd floor. 

REFERENCE TOOLS

ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES -- provide brief definitions or concise overviews of the topic, often followed by lists of further references.
REF BF109.A1Z85 1984 : Biographical Dictionary of Psychology.
REF BF31.B78 1986 : Dictionary of Key Words in Psychology.
REF BF31.E555 1983 : The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Psychology.
REF BF31.S63 1982 : Dictionary of Psychology.
REF BF31.W64 : Dictionary of Behavioral Science.
REF BF31.E522 : Encyclopedia of Psychology.
REF BF31.E53 1975 : Encyclopedia of Psychology.

DIRECTORIES -- contain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons, organizations, and institutions.
REF BF30.W64 : International Directory of Psychology.

HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS --cover broad subjects in a brief, concise manner and may include odd bits of information about a variety of topics (They may also be referred to as a compendium).
REF BF181.H336 1988 : Steven's Handbook of Experimental Psychology.
REF BF31.O94 1987 : Oxford Companion to THE MIND.
REF Z5814.E9T47 1983 : Tests in Print IV.
REF BF176.T419 1984 : Tests Critiques.
REF BF176.T43 1986 : Tests.
REF Z5814.P8B932 1989 : Thirteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook. 

JOURNALS

JOURNALS held by the library can be identified by consulting the Library Catalog by searching under the journal name. Journal Titles on PSYCHOLOGY can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Journal Title" button.  Last, type in your journal title and press the enter key. Use these Electronic Databases for Psychology to locate JOURNAL ARTICLES and other papers on psychology : Elsevier ScienceDirect, PsycINFO, Wiley InterScience Psychology Journals, EBSCOhost, and Education Abstracts Full Text.

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Subject(s): Psychology 

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Created: September 1, 2001