Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science by 
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 by 
Encyclopedia of Mental Health (2nd edition) by 
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences by 
Mental Health and Mental Disorders: an encyclopedia of conditions, treatments , and well-being by 
Mental Health Care Issues in America: an encyclopedia by 
The SAGE Handbook of Developmental Disorders by Hatfield Library is proud to have a large & diverse collection of videos. Here is one video that was recently purchased to support the Psychology program:
Metholodology: the psychologist and the experiment by Mind zone : therapists behind the front lines by You can find books (print and ebooks) in the library catalog through a variety of different search options. You can search for specific titles, authors, call numbers, subject headings, ISBNs, ISSNs, or access numbers. Keyword searches in our catalog are useful when you are looking for something specific or on a specific topic. When you discover a book you're interested in and want to find similar books, try clicking the hyperlinked subject headings from the book's catalog record.
When looking specifically for physical items, search the WU Libraries Catalog. Note the location, call number, and status of the item you're interested in. If the item is available, you can use the location to locate the book. Feel free to ask a librarian or an assistant at the front desk for help locating an item. Once you find the book on the shelf that you're interested, remember to browse the shelves around your book--books with similar topics will be shelved near the original book you found.
If the item isn't available locally, you can request the item through Summit.
If you still cannot find the item, request it through our Interlibrary Loan service.
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Listed below are the letters and titles of some of the classes of the Library of Congress (LC) Classification Syste. Please note that "BF" is the priomary area for Psychology, but not the only place where your books may be placed.
Click on any class to view an outline of its subclasses in an interactive PDF format. This list is based off of the Library of Congress Classification Outline.
Listed below are the letters and titles of the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification. Click on any class to view an outline of its subclasses in an interactive PDF format. This list is based on the Library of Congress Classification Outline.
B -- Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
C -- Auxiliary Sciences of History
