Andrew M. Colman
A Dictionary of Psychology (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199657681
- author:
- Andrew M. Colman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 896
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 5.6 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Psychology by Andrew M. Colman is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work covering all branches of psychology. With over 11,000 definitions, this dictionary provides clear and concise descriptions of key areas, including cognition, emotion, learning, and mental disorder, as well as related disciplines such as psychoanalysis and the neurosciences. The fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated, incorporating significant changes in response to the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The dictionary also includes appendices covering commonly used abbreviations and symbols, as well as a list of phobias and phobic stimuli, with definitions. With over 100 illustrations and extensive cross-referencing, this dictionary is an invaluable work of reference for students, lecturers, and anyone with an interest in psychology.