APA Dictionary of Psychology.APA Dictionary of Psychology Gary R. VandenBos, Ph.D., editor-in-chief American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NW Washington DC 20002 1591474302 $69.95 The APA Dictionary of Psychology is the American Psychological Association's definitive, cutting-edge resource for students and professionals in the field. Crystal-clear definitions of 25,000 entries, covering 90 subfields of psychology from clinical and cognitive psychology to psychopharmacology 1. the study of the action of drugs on psychological functions and mental states. 2. the use of drugs to modify psychological functions and mental states.psychopharmacolog´ic psy·cho·phar·ma·col·o·gy (s and statistics, appendices on entries from categories such as biographies, psychological tests psychological test, any of a variety of testing procedures for measuring psychological traits and behavior, or for studying some specialized aspect of ability. Several forms of testing have arisen from the need to understand personality and its relationship to psychological disorders. Projective tests attempt to measure personality based on the theory that individuals tend to project their own unconscious attitudes into ambiguous situations., and psychotherapies, and a "quick guide" to easily acquaint the reader with stylistic and formatting features, and much more. A "must-have" basic reference, enthusiastically recommended for college libraries and the reference shelves of aspiring and practicing experts. |
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