The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology

by Susan B. Gall, Bonnie Strickland

Do your patrons know where to turn for information about anaclitic depression? Electroconvulsive therapy? Self-actualization? The psychological effects of puberty and adolescence?Now Gale brings these subjects -- and hundreds more from the field of psychology -into a comprehensive reference work designed for high school students, college undergraduates and general readers. The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology presents more than 400 articles, each selected to complement topics commonly studied in high schools and in introductory college courses. Entries are arranged alphabetically and range in length from 25 to 1,50 words. Here's just a sample of the people and topics covered:
-- Abnormal psychology
-- Bipolar disorder
-- Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
-- Dyslexia
-- Sigmund Freud
-- Hyperactivity
-- Insomnia
-- Left-brain hemisphere
-- Metapsychology
-- Nature-nurture controversy
-- Parkinson's disease
-- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
-- B. F. Skinner
-- Unconscious motivation
-- And hundreds more

This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including:
-- Notable people
-- Theories
-- Terms
-- Landmark case studies and experiments
-- Applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports
-- Career information
-- And much more

In addition to approximately 150 photographs, charts and graphs, your students will also welcome these value-added features: a subject index with subtopics; bibliographies arranged by topic; a list of major organizations, including psychology associations and information clearinghouses; and a glossary of important terms.

Genres: Psychology, Reference

456 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1996