Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology

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Fully cross-referenced and source-referenced, this dictionary contains over 1200 entries consisting of terms concerning laws, theories, hypotheses, doctrines, principles and effects in early and contemporary psychological literature. Each entry consists of the definition/description of the term with commentary, followed by a number of cross-referenced, related terms and by chronologically ordered source references to indicate the evolution of the term. An appendix provides supplementary material on many laws and theories not included in the dictionary itself.

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A useful contribution to the field and a nice addition for academic collections with a focus in psychology.-Choice
In a reference world populated by several multi-volume psychology encyclopedias, Roeckelein's dictionary enriches the field. Through its specialized focus and the clarity of its contents, Roeckelein's dictionary complements existing psychology dictionaries and encyclopedias.-GaleGroup.com
This dictionary should be a valuable addition to college and university library collections.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"A useful contribution to the field and a nice addition for academic collections with a focus in psychology."-Choice
"This dictionary should be a valuable addition to college and university library collections."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"In a reference world populated by several multi-volume psychology encyclopedias, Roeckelein's dictionary enriches the field. Through its specialized focus and the clarity of its contents, Roeckelein's dictionary complements existing psychology dictionaries and encyclopedias."-GaleGroup.com

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JON E. ROECKELEIN is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Mesa Community College, Mesa Arizona.