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* Psychology: Background Reading

Why use a reference book?

Reference sources are invaluable for defining key concepts, providing brief overviews of a subject, and identifying major theories and research developments. They can provide you with the background you need to select and develop a topic of research, or help you explore internship or career opportunities.

Reference Sources - Online

USM's Glickman Library has the full set of Wiley's Handbook of Psychology in print.  The following volumes are also available online.

Vol. 2: Research Methods in Psychology

Vol.3: Behavioral Neuroscience

Vol 4: Experimental Psychology

Vol. 5: Personality and Social Psychology

Vol. 6: Developmental Psychology

Vol. 9:  Health Psychology

Vol12: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Reference Sources - Print