Databases & E-Reference Materials

This dictionary contains approximately 2,000 terms covering the origination, development, and evolution of various psychological concepts, as well as the historical definition, analysis, and criticisms of psychological concepts.

The Encyclopedia consists of five volumes and approximately 1,500 entries divided by the major conceptual areas of autism spectrum disorders, including research trends and findings, behavior/speech, communication, treatments, and education.

Encyclopedia of Adolescence covers the four major areas of research relating to adolescence: self, identity and development in adolescence; adolescents' social and personal relationships; adolescents in social institutions; and adolescent mental health.

The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers a comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. This resource includes reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Each article features an in-depth analysis of current information on the topic, along with a glossary, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles.

Encompasses a range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents have broad appeal for those interested in psychology, human development/human ecology, education, sociology, family and consumer sciences, and nursing, as well as social work and other human services disciplines.

Encompasses a range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents have broad appeal for those interested in psychology, human development/human ecology, education, sociology, family and consumer sciences, and nursing, as well as social work and other human services disciplines.

This encyclopedia advances the understanding of behavioral medicine principles and clinical applications. Areas covered include quality of life and lifespan issues; population, health policy, and advocacy issues; health promotion and disease prevention; behavioral care in all types of settings; biological, psychological, and person factors in health behavior change; professional development and practice-related issues; and much more.

A comprehensive resource discussing how people's outer physical characteristics and their inner perceptions and attitudes about their own appearance affect their lives. Topics covered include theories for understanding body image, scientific measurement of physical attributes (anthropometry), determinants of human appearance over the lifespan, the ways culture and society influence the meanings of human appearance, psychosocial effects of appearance-altering disease, and prevention and treatment of body image problems.

Presented in A to Z format, the Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development consists of three volumes that address the major conceptual areas of child development: learning, behavior, and emotions.

This volume brings together key aspects of the field of cognitive behavior therapy. Topics covered include common disorders and conditions, essential components of treatment, treatment methods, applications of CBT with specific populations, and emerging problems.