Hewes Library: Psychology: Background Info

Reference Collections in Psychology

Sage E-Reference This link opens in a new window
Reference titles covering a wide variety of subjects, including the humanities and social sciences.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Online collection of over 800 reference titles, providing useful definitions, background information, quotations, images, and biographical information.
Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
In-depth, specialized titles from Oxford University Press’s award-winning Encyclopedias and Companions series, and a selection of partner publishers’ scholarly works.
Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Collection of reference ebooks from Gale covering general reference, biographical sources, and all major disciplines.

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health (2012)
"Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders."
Dictionary of Psychology (2015)
Clear, concise descriptions covering all branches of psychology.
Psychology Reference Materials in Hewes Library (Print)
Encyclopedias and dictionaries relating to Psychology found in the Reference Collection (main floor of Hewes Library).
Browsing is also effective; try looking at volumes in the area of call numbers BF and RC.

Current Edition Available in Hewes Library

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5
Call Number: Reference Collection, Main Level: RC455.2.C4 D54 2013
Publication Date: 5th edition