Dictionary of Biological Psychology

by Philip Winn
Dictionary of Biological Psychology
Author: Philip Winn
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1134778163
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Biological Psychology is the study of psychological processes in terms of biological functions. A major obstacle to understanding dialogue in the field has always been its terminology which is drawn from a variety of non-psychological sources such as clinical medicine, psychiatry and neuroscience, as well as specialist areas of psychology such as ethology, learning theory and psychophysics. For the first time, a distinguished international team of contributors has now drawn these terms together and defined them both in terms of their physical properties and their behavioural significance. The Dictionary of Biological Psychology will prove an invaluable source of reference for undergraduates in psychology wrestling with the fundamentals of brain physiology, anatomy and chemistry, as well as researchers and practitioners in the neurosciences, psychiatry and the professions allied to medicine. It is an essential resource both for teaching and for independent study, reliable for fact-checking and a solid starting point for wider exploration.

Oxford Dictionary of Psychology

by Andrew M. Colman
Oxford Dictionary of Psychology
Author: Andrew M. Colman
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9780191744358
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Including more than 11,000 definitions, this authoritative and up-to-date dictionary covers all branches of psychology. Clear, concise descriptions for each entry offer extensive coverage of key areas including cognition, sensation and perception, emotion and motivation, learning and skills, language, mental disorder, and research methods. The range of entries extends to related disciplines including psychoanalysis, psychiatry, the neurosciences, and statistics. Entries are extensively cross-referenced for ease of use, and cover word origins and derivations as well as definitions. More than 100 illustrations complement the text

APA Dictionary of Clinical Psychology

by Gary R. VandenBos
APA Dictionary of Clinical Psychology
Author: Gary R. VandenBos
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781433812071
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APA dictionary of clinical psychology : 11, 000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions ; Balanced coverage across core areas-including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders; training and supervision; as well as terms more generally relevant to the biological, cognitive, developmental, and personality/social psychological underpainnings of mental health ; Hundreds of incisive cross-references to deepen the user's understanding of related topics ; A Quick guide to use that explains stylistic and formal features at a glance ; Appendixes listing major figures relevant in the history of clinical psychology and psychological therapies and psychotherapeutic approaches.--[book jacket].

A Dictionary of Psychology

by Andrew M. Colman
A Dictionary of Psychology
Author: Andrew M. Colman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2009
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780199534067
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With over 11,000 authoritative and up-to-date entries, this best-selling dictionary covers all branches of psychology including psychoanalysis and psychiatry. Clear, concise descriptions for each entry offer extensive coverage of key areas including cognition, sensation and perception, emotionand motivation, learning and skills, language, mental disorder, and research methods. Entries are extensively cross-referenced for ease of use, and cover word origins and derivations as well as definitions. Over 80 illustrations complement the text. In addition to the alphabetical entries, the dictionary also includes appendices covering over 800 commonly used abbreviations and symbols, as well as a list of phobias and phobic stimuli, with definitions. Now containing a list of recommended web links, accessible via the Dictionary of Psychologywebsite, this dictionary is loaded with more useful and up-to-date information than any other dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and jargon-free, the Dictionary of Psychology is an invaluable work of reference for students of psychology and related disciplines, professionals, and the generalreader with an interest in the workings of the mind.

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology

by Graham Davey
The Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology
Author: Graham Davey
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2006
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780340812389
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Presenting more than 1500 different entries that are fully cross-referenced, Graham Davey provides comprehensive coverage of the key topic areas in psychology.

A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour

by David McFarland
A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour
Author: David McFarland
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-05-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0192518410
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Covering every aspect of animal behaviour from adaptation to warning, this accessible A-Z also includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear and informative entries on topics such as communication, learning, and navigation are backed up by examples and illustrations where appropriate. The new edition adds 80 new entries, expands coverage of behavioural ecology, cognitive ethology, and evolutionary theory, and brings the text up to date with new theories and research. An essential source of reference for students of biology, psychology, and zoology, and fascinating reading for all those interested in animal behaviour.

Dictionary of Psychology

by Mike Cardwell
Dictionary of Psychology
Author: Mike Cardwell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-01-27
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135926107
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Psychology as a subject is notorious for its often confusing use of language, particularly as many words that have one meaning in common everyday language have quite a different meaning when used as specialist terms in psychology. Dictionary of Psychology is an A-Z guide to key terms in the subject. Each entry begins with a clear, one-sentence definition and is followed by explanation and examples. Entries are developed in line with the relative importance of the topic covered. For many of the more central topic areas, further commentary is included to assist the reader in acquiring a critical understanding of the topic in question. Entries are carefully cross-referenced, and the format makes the Dictionary of Psychology very easy to use.

Biological Psychology

by Stephen B. Klein
Biological Psychology
Author: Stephen B. Klein
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2006-10-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780716799221
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This is a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the processes by which biological systems, most notably the nervous system, affect behaviour. A fantastic art program, an applauded accessible writing style and a host of pedagogical features make the text relevant to the lives of the students taking biological psychology.

Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories

by J.E. Roeckelein
Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories
Author: J.E. Roeckelein
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 692
Release: 2006-01-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 008046064X
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In attempting to understand and explain various behaviour, events, and phenomena in their field, psychologists have developed and enunciated an enormous number of 'best guesses' or theories concerning the phenomenon in question. Such theories involve speculations and statements that range on a potency continuum from 'strong' to 'weak'. The term theory, itself, has been conceived of in various ways in the psychological literature. In the present dictionary, the strategy of lumping together all the various traditional descriptive labels regarding psychologists 'best guesses' under the single descriptive term theory has been adopted. The descriptive labels of principle, law, theory, model, paradigm, effect, hypothesis and doctrine are attached to many of the entries, and all such descriptive labels are subsumed under the umbrella term theory.The title of this dictionary emphasizes the term theory (implying both strong and weak best guesses) and is a way of indication, overall, the contents of this comprehensive dictionary in a parsimonious and felicitous fashion.The dictionary will contain approximately 2,000 terms covering the origination, development, and evolution of various psychological concepts, as well as the historical definition, analysis, and criticisms of psychological concepts. Terms and definitions are in English.*Contains over 2,000 terms covering the origination, development and evolution of various psychological concepts*Covers a wide span of theories, from auditory, cognitive tactile and visual to humor and imagery*An essential resource for psychologists needing a single-source quick reference