Dictionary of Psychology, the Penguin

by Arthur S. Reber

Book Overview

The definitive guide to psychological terms-now revised and updated, this dictionary focuses on what a given technical description means, how the term is actually employed, its connotations, and how it has been used-and abused-in the past.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140510796
• ISBN13: 9780140510799
• Release Date: March 1986
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

the best available

Of all the dictionaries of psychology on the market, this is the very best. So good you end up reading it just for fun.

excellent value, far cheaper than the shops

good value, valable book to have for studying. much cheaper than buying in the shops. didnt have to pay VAT from north america!

Great little reference book, BUT...

I'm a grad student in clinical psych in Los Angeles. This book wasn't required, but highly recommended by one of my professors. It has been a great tool (especially for those last minute APA style papers that require multiple sources), BUT I was really surprised by the snarky tone it takes with the definition of "parapsychology". One would think that they would at least ATTEMPT to be objective. The definition's tone is not would you expect from a reference book.

A Comprehensive Work

This work explains every key terms in every perspectives in Psychology. As a beginning Psychology student I found this work extremely useful to me. Not only will you find this work comprehensive and concise but also user-friendly. I think this work should be at the top of your 'book selection priority list'.

Invaluable

As a doctoral student in clinical psychology, I have used no other single book more frequently. Despite some omissions, this is the best book of its kind.