Psychology

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Article Indexes

Journal articles are not listed in QCAT. Use an index to find magazine and journal articles. Articles are important in your research as they contain the most-up-to-date research in a given field and often focus on a particular aspect of a topic. There are different types of articles: scholarly, popular or trade.

Tip: Remember to search journal title and not article title in QCAT

Key Indexes

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PsycINFO
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Publication coverage: 1806-
Provides citations from over 1,800 journals and technical reports, as well as books and book chapters, published around the world.
PsycINFO [via Ovid]
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Publication coverage: 1806-
PsycARTICLES
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Publication coverage: 1894-  (varies for each journal)
Provides access to more than 26,000 full-text articles from approximately 50 peer-reviewed journals. If you are unsuccessful in finding a sufficient number of articles here, search PsycInfo-which allows you to search over 1800 journals.
HAPI assists researchers identify measures (tests, questionnaires, etc.) needed for research studies, grant proposals, client / patient assessment, class papers / projects, theses / dissertations, and program evaluation.
Social Sciences Abstracts
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Publication coverage: Feb 1983-
Publication coverage: 1907-1984 see Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective
Includes psychology. Searches approximately 400 journals.
Psychological Index
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Publication coverage: 1894-1905
Indexes books and periodicals of all languages, and translations of works in French, German and Italian.

Other Useful Indexes

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Search PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES simultaneously from this starting point.
CBCA @ Proquest Canadian resource
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Publication coverage: 1982 - present
Helpful for finding news articles relating to psychology (popular vs. scholarly perspective).

Medical and Clinical Information

Search one or a selection of the biomedical databases offered through the
OVID interface.

Consult Bracken Health Science Library Website to learn about the content and purpose of databases such as: Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.

E-books

PEPweb

PsychiatryOnline

Springer eBook Collection

MyiLibrary [e-book collection]

Books@Ovid

To search QCAT Library Catalogue for e-books use the E-Books Search Limit and title or keywords:

eg. Keyword Boolean = child? and psychology

This will provide a list of all e-books held at Queen's Library matching your criterion.


Book Reviews

The following indexes will help you locate book reviews in Psychology. For more sources and information about writing book reviews, see the Book Review subject guide.

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PsycCRITIQUES
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Publication coverage:
The database replaces the print journal Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books and provides reviews of current books and some films, as well as a 10 year backfile.
Social Sciences Citation Index  Access limit
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Publication coverage: 1956 - present
Access restricted to the Queen's community (50 user limit)
In General Search, type the title in the Topic field. Scroll to the bottom of the page and, in the Document Type box, select Book Review; then search. Note: The author field is for the name of the reviewer, not the book author.
Social Sciences Abstracts
(more info)
Publication coverage: Feb 1983-
Publication coverage: 1907-1984 see Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective
Type the title and add: and book review.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Consult specialized encyclopedias or dictionaries to get a broad overview of a subject, a concise overview of a concept, school of thought or person. To find encyclopedias or dictionaries on your topic, search QCAT using the keywords of your topic combined with "encyclopedia" or "dictionaries".

Tip: Use Ctrl-F to find a word on this page rather than scrolling through.

General

Dictionary of Psychology
Oxford Reference Online
REF BF31.C65 2001

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Online
REF H41.I58 2001

Handbook of Psychology (12 vols.)
REF BF121.H1955 2003

Encyclopedia of Psychology (8 vols.)
REF BF1.E52 2000

Student's Dictionary of Psychology (4th Ed.)
REF BF31.S69 2003t

Cognitive Psychology

Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology
REF BF311.B535 1994

Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (4 vols.)
REF BF311.E53 2003

The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences
REF BF311.M556 1999

Behavioral Science

Dictionary of Behavioral Science
REF BF31.D48 1989t (3 copies in REF)

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior
REF BF31.E5 1994t

The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Developmental

Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society

Other Specialized

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Psychology
REF HM251.B476 1995

Comprehensive Clinical Psychology
REF RC467.C597 1998

Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior
REF HV6017.E53 2001

Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations

Encyclopedia of Human Intelligence
REF BF431.E59 1994

Encyclopedia of Human Relationships

Encyclopedia of Identity

Encyclopedia of Learning and Memory
REF BF318.E53 1992t

Encyclopedia of Perception

Encyclopedia of Relationships Across the Lifespan
REF HM132.T83 1996

Encyclopedia of Stress
REF BF575.S75 M235 1999

Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention

Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology
REF RJ503.3.H36 2001

Statistics

A Dictionary of Statistics
Oxford Reference Online

Dictionary Of Statistics & Methodology : A Nontechnical Guide For The Social Sciences
REF HA17.V64 1999

Dictionary of Statistics for Psychologists
REF BF39.E93 1999

Dictionary of Polling
REF HM261.Y684 1992t

Sage Research Methods Online
SRMO provides the most comprehensive picture available today of research methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) across the social and behavioural sciences. In addition, SRMO contains content from more than 600 books, including the complete Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences “Little Green Books” series from SAGE.

Biographies

Consult biographical dictionaries to get brief information about people, dates and events. For more guidance on finding biographical information see Biographical Resources.

Biographical Dictionary of Psychology
REF BF109.A1B56 1997t

Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology
REF BF109.A1S49 2004

Bibliographies

Consult bibliographies to find a comprehensive list of sources on a specific topic or a selective list of key works on a topic. In looking at bibliographies, consider the date, the coverage (whether it is comprehensive or selective) and who compiled it.

A Century of Serial Publications in Psychology, 1850-1950: an International Bibliography
REF Z7203.O8 1984

Provides general information on over 1,100 psychology serial titles in all languages that appeared before 1950. The order is chronological with titles that began in the same year arranged alphabetically.

Eminent Contributors to Psychology
REF Z7201.W37

Alphabetical listing of almost 600 individuals selected by a panel of leading world psychologists. Includes a selection of their 'primary' works.

Psychology: an Introductory Bibliography
REF Z7201.P79 1996

Arranged in chapters according to the organization of many introductory psychology texts. Each of the major sub-disciplines of psychology is presented. Annotated entries include books, chapters of books, and articles.

Women in Psychology: a Bio-bibliographic Sourcebook
BF109.A1.W65 1990t

Biographies of women who have made significant contributions to the field of psychology. Includes information on their family background, education, career development and major achievements.

Directories

Consult directories to locate individual psychologists.

The College of Psychologists of Ontario

Directory of the American Psychological Association
REF BF11.A48

Contains information on over 82,000 APA members. Also includes the bylaws of the Association, the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

Research Methods

Sage Research Methods Online

SRMO provides the most comprehensive picture available today of research methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods)across the social and behavioural sciences. In addition, SRMO contains content from more than 600 books, including the complete Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences “Little Green Books” series from SAGE.

Graduate Study in Psychology
REF BF77.G73

Current year retained. Information for more than 500 graduate psychology departments, programs and schools in Canada and the United States. The information is provided voluntarily by the institutions and compiled by the American Psychological Association.

Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology
REF RC467.7.I57

A practical step-by-step manual designed to assist students seeking admissions to graduate school in clinical psychology for both master's and doctoral degrees.

Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields
REF BF76.5.C645 1993

Elaborates "in remarkable detail the manifold steps required to initiate and complete a thesis or dissertation."

Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals
REF BF76.8.G85 2000

This guide "goes beyond the formal requirements of preparing articles to the unspoken knowledge that is key to gaining acceptance by quality journals."

A Practical Guide to Behavioral Research: Tools and Techniques
REF H62.S724734 1991

Written for students in research methods courses. Describes the techniques used in conducting behavioural studies.

Psychology: a Guide to Reference and Information Sources
REF Z7201.B39 1993t

Provides information on over 500 selected sources in psychology. Each item has a complete bibliographic citation and an annotation of approximately 100 words that describes and evaluates the work.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
REF BF76.7.P83 2001

Rules established for the preparation of manuscripts, includes both mechanical and style rules. Describes commonly accepted APA guidelines.

Tests & Measurements

Information on using the resources listed on this page: A How to Guide from APA

Note: The resources listed below do not include the actual tests. The references found in these sources often provide information on how to obtain the test, as well as how researchers are using these tests. A Test Library is located at the Queen's Psychology Clinic at 184 Barrie Street. Restricted access is based on level of training and the classification of the test. For specific inquiries contact 613-533-6021 or stacey.burns@queensu.ca.

Dictionary of Psychological Testing, Assessment, and Treatment
REF BF176 .S78 2007

Key Resources

Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI)

HAPI assists researchers identify measures (tests, questionnaires, etc.) needed for research studies, grant proposals, client / patient assessment, class papers / projects, theses / dissertations, and program evaluation.
To find only those articles that contain the actual instrument, limit by checking the "Primary Source" box.

HSRR (Health Services and Sciences Research Resources)

HSRR is a searchable database of information about research datasets, instruments/indices and software. The database includes brief descriptions of research resources and links to PubMed. It also includes URLs of providers for additional information or access to the resources. HSRR is not a repository of the actual resources.

Mental Measurements Yearbook (Produced by Buros Institute)
Online from 1985- (no. 9-17)
REF BF431.2.M5 from 1940-2007 (no. 2-17)

Considered the major source of critical information on tests in psychology, education, and business, this reference source is a bibliography of commercially available English language tests with critical reviews and references to the construction, validity or use of the tests in various settings.

Each Mental Measurements Yearbook stands by itself. It contains information on new tests that are published and tests that have been revised since the publication of the previous volume. For complete coverage, all relevant yearbooks should be consulted.

Online version: For each test, the database provides the name of the test author, publication information, scoring information, and the number of the Mental Measurements Yearbook in which the test was described originally.

Test Critiques
REF BF176.T419 1984-

A 10 volume set of tests, listed alphabetically. Each test is described in detail and includes sections on practical applications and technical aspects as well as a critique. Intended to be a practical and straightforward source for both professionals and university students at all levels.

TestLink Psychological and Educational Tests

This free, online database from Educational Testing Service allows you to search by test name or by keyword. Provides an abstract of the test and information on how to obtain it.

Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business
REF BF176.T43 2008

Alphabetical listing of thousands of assessment instruments with brief descriptions highlighting test's major features, format, scoring method and availability. This guide does not review or evaluate tests.

Tests In Print: An Index to Tests, Test Reviews, and the Literature on Specific Tests
(Produced by Buros Institute)
REF BF431.2.T47 (1961-2002)
LB3051.Z9B8 (1961-2006) (Education Library REF)

TIP is a comprehensive list of more than 3000 commercially published tests that are in print and available for purchase. It provides descriptive listings and references, but no reviews, of tests in print. TIP also guides the reader to critical test reviews published in the Mental Measurements Yearbook series. These two separate reference tools work together and refer to each other.

Additional Resources

Directory of Test Collections in Academic, Professional, and Research Libraries
REF LB3051.D564 2001 (Education Library)

Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures
REF BF431.G625 from v.1-9

Provides researchers with information about recently developed or recently used experimental measurement scales. Describes basic test properties. The instruments are not evaluated.

Essentials of MMPI-2 and MMPI-A Interpretation
REF BF698.8.M5B87 2000

Describes how to administer, score, code and interpret the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.

PsychTests

This site includes a small selection of free tests, but most must be purchased. If you don't find the test you're looking for here, consult Tests in Print.

Test Critiques Compendium: Reviews of Major Tests From the Test Critiques Series
REF BF176.T4195 1987

Alphabetical listing of 60 tests determined to be taught and used the most, based on a survey of over 100 professionals involved in the field of measurement and evaluation. Each test is critiqued in terms of its application and technical aspects.

Websites

APA Listservs for Students of Psychology

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

The APS mission is to 'promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.' The web site has job listings, conference announcements, graduate student services, and links to psychology departments. (previously the American Psychological Society)

Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP)

An organization representing the university programs and psychology internship settings in Canada which train clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, and clinical neuro-psychologists.

Encyclopedia of Psychology - Psychology Websites

"The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology." A hierarchical database of links to websites providing information about scientific psychology maintained by the department of psychology Jacksonville State University Categories include paradigms and theories, resources etc.

Implicit Association Test

Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)

The Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) is the professional organization of psychologists working in the province. This voluntary association was established in 1947. It is 'committed to advancing psychology as an independent profession of the highest ethical standards.'

PsycCrawler

Created by the APA to provide quick access to quality content in the field of psychology.

PSYCLINE: Your Guide to Psychological and Social Science Journals on the Web

Owned and managed by psychologist Dr. Armin Günther, University of Augsburg in Germany. The website started in 1995. You can search for journals by keyword, subject, or alphabetically.

Psychological Research on the Net

Maintained by a professor in Hanover College's Psychology Department. Contains links to known experiments on the Internet that are psychologically related, organized by general topic area with the topic areas listed chronologically with the most recently added at the top.

Research Randomizer

"This web site is designed to assist researchers and students who want an easy way to perform random sampling or assign participants to experimental conditions."

Writing & Style Guides

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
REF BF76.7.P83 2010

Rules established for the preparation of manuscripts, includes both mechanical and style rules. Describes commonly accepted APA guidelines.

APA Style Guide to Electronic References

Concise Rules of APA Style
REF BF76.7.C66 2005

The concise rules aim to clarify the rules researchers need to observe in formatting their articles and choosing the best language for scholarly publications.

Diana Hacker's Guide to APA Style

APA Formatting and Style Guide at Purdue University

Writing Papers in Psychology : a Student Guide
REF BF76.7.R67

Designed to teach students specialized writing skills involved in writing a psychology term paper or research report. Also includes ethical guidelines and tips for using the new technology found in libraries.

Making Sense: a Student's Guide to Research and Writing: Social Sciences
REF G91,B67 2007

Making Sense in Psychology and the Life Sciences: a Student's Guide to Research, Writing, and Style (Margot Northey & Brian Timney)
REF BF76.7.N67 1995t

Examines both the general principles of effective writing and the particular requirements of writing papers in psychology. Also points out common errors in student composition and makes suggestions for how to avoid or correct them.

The Psychologists Companion: a Guide to Scientific Writing for Students and Researchers
REF BF76.8.S73 1993

Provides basic writing techniques that psychology students and professionals alike need to know to communicate effectively in articles, books, grant proposals, talks and lectures.

Theses

[Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil on the Nature of Fire; Pen and Paper; Albert Einstein's Dissertation]

Queen's

To find theses and dissertations produced at Queen's, search the following:

Canada

Repositories

Search for full text of open access dissertations and theses by searching the following sites:

United States

International

TIP: The Library sometimes can have a copy of a dissertation from another university--either purchased by the Library, or purchased by an individual student or faculty member and later donated to the library collection so always check QCAT.

Approaches to Research in Psychology

State your Topic

Topic: The role of the father in a family

Underline the main concepts or keywords in your topic statement. Brainstorm for related words that express the topic. These terms can be used to search for books and journal articles.

Concepts: role father family

Related Words: influence parent child

Find Background Information

Consult dictionaries and encyclopedias for an overview of your topic and to check for unfamiliar terms. The subject guide will also list starting points such as key bibliographies in your area and books that discuss to how to conduct research in psychology and how to write a research paper using APA style. (see Guides) There are hundreds of handbooks covering all areas of psychology in the library system. Use a Keyword search in the Queen's Catalogue (QCAT) to find one in your area (e.g. psychology and handbook and perception).

Research Help

Finding Journal Articles:

Call Numbers:

Vocational Guidance

Career Paths in Psychology : Where Your Degree Can Take You
Edited by Robert J. Sternberg, 2007.

Career Services
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