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50:830:101 Introduction to Psychology

A research guide in support of the Spring 2025 Intro to Psychology course taught by Jonice Schley, M.S.

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CQ Researcher: Weekly reports produced by the well-regarded Washington reporting service, Congressional Quarterly Inc., from 1991 to the present.

Searching for Psychology Theories and Perspectives

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology examines the contemporary landscape of all the key theories and theorists, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Encyclopedia of Social Psychology: Entries provide brief, clear, and readable explanations to the vast number of ideas and concepts that make up the intellectual and scientific content in the area of social psychology.

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology comprehensive resource on health psychology provides a concise overview of the ever-expanding interdisciplinary field.

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