About Scholarly Encyclopedias
Use scholarly encyclopedias to discover:
1. Discipline-specific context written and reviewed by experts.
2. Important scholars/ works in the field.
3. Theoretical background.
4. Definitions of concepts/ terms.
General Psychology
- Corsini Encyclopedia of PsychologyA standard reference for psychology known for having an international scope.
- Handbook of Critical PsychologyLeading and emerging scholars plot the development of a critical perspective on different elements of the host discipline of psychology.
- Oxford Dictionary of PsychologyClear, concise definitions for concepts in cognition, sensation and perception, emotion and motivation, learning and skills, language, mental disorder, and research methods.
Psychology Subfields & Specializations
- Encyclopedia of CreativityCoverage encompasses the definition of creativity, the development and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art, literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health, intelligence, and learning styles, and the process of being creative.
- Encyclopedia of EmotionTopics include the neurological foundations of emotional function, competing theories of emotion, multicultural perspectives on emotions, emotional disorders, their diagnosis and treatment.
- Encyclopedia of Positive PsychologyClarifies basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning.
- Encyclopedia of Social PsychologyEntries provide brief, clear, and readable explanations to the vast number of ideas and concepts that make up the intellectual and scientific content in the area of social psychology.
- Stevens' Handbook of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive NeuroscienceIncludes volumes on Learning and Memory; Sensation, Perception, and Attention; Language and Thought; Developmental and Social Psychology; and Methodology.
