APA Dictionary of Psychology (R)

This second edition of a landmark reference resource - created not only for psychologists, clinicians, students, and professionals from allied mental health professions, but for all interested readers - offers definitive information on the lexicon of the field, including


Almost 2 , entries offering clear and authoritative definitions - approximately , more than the first edition
Balanced coverage of 9 subareas, with significantly revised and expanded content especially in the areas of neuroscience, psychopharmacology, lifespan developmental psychology, statistics, experimental design, and many others
Thousands of incisive cross-references that deepen the user's comprehension of related topics
More than 4 brief biographical entries on historical figures in psychology and other related areas - four times more than the first edition
A Guide to the Dictionary and a Quick Guide to Format that explain stylistic and format features
Three appendixes: Institutional and Organizational Entries Psychological Test and Assessment Instrument Entries Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Biological Treatments, and Related Entries