Psychology: Overview

Almost 26,000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions. Balanced coverage of 90 subareas, with revised and expanded content in the areas of neuroscience, psychopharmacology, lifespan developmental psychology, statistics, experimental design, and many others. More than 400 biographical entries on historical figures in psychology.

A survey of topics covering the entire spectrum of psychology, including notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information.

Edited by high caliber experts, and contributed to by quality researchers and practitioners in psychology and related fields. Each entry features suggested readings and extensive cross-referencing.

A state-of-the-science volume providing comprehensive coverage of the psychological problems and disorders of childhood. International in scope, the book features scholarship penned by the discipline's most eminent scientists and practitioners.

Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in clinical psychology, the handbook provides even and authoritative coverage of the research, practice, and policy factors that combine to form today's clinical psychology landscape.