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Online eBooks on Psychology

Here are just a few eBook titles available online that may help your research on Psychology. Search the library catalog for more!

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Back to Normal : Why Ordinary Childhood Behavior Is Mistaken for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder by Gnaulati, Enrico
Call Number: RJ506.B44
ISBN: 0807073350
Publication Date: 2014
"A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions. In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of American children and youth assigned a mental health diagnosis."
A Brief History of Psychology by Michael Wertheimer
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781848728745
Used as a stand-alone text or with readers, this engaging book is noted for its analysis of the scientific and philosophical emergence of the field.
Cultural Issues in Psychology by Elizabeth E. Root
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780203866726
Psychologists have long pondered the relationship between culture and a range of psychological attributes. Cultural Issues In Psychology is an all round student guide to the key studies, theories and controversies which seek to explore human behaviour in a global context.
Cyberbullying : From Theory to Intervention by McGuckin, Conor
Call Number: HV6773.15.C92 C936 2016
ISBN: 9781317396932
Publication Date: 2016
"The study of cyberbullying has exploded since its first appearance in a peer-reviewed journal article in 2005. Cyberbullying: From theory to intervention aims to make clear and practical sense of this proliferation of coverage by defining the problem of cyberbullying and examining its unique features."
Discovering the Culture of Childhood by Emily Plank; Carol Garhart Mooney
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781605544632
Publication Date: 2016
Identify age-based bias and expand your outlook on and understanding of early childhood as a culture. Examine various elements of childhood culture: language, belief economics, arts, and social structure to understand children's dispositions of questioning, engagement, and cooperation.
The Hungry Mind : The Origins of Curiosity in Childhood by Engel, Susan L.
Call Number: BF723.C8 E54 2015
ISBN: 9780674425354
Publication Date: 2015
"Despite American education's recent mania for standardized tests, testing misses what really matters about learning: the desire to learn in the first place. Curiosity is vital, but it remains a surprisingly understudied characteristic. The Hungry Mind is a deeply researched, highly readable exploration of what curiosity is, how it can be measured, how it develops in childhood, and how it can be fostered in school."
An introduction to criminal psychology by Durrant, Russil
Call Number: HV6080 .D87 2013
ISBN: 1136234357
Publication Date: 2013
Understanding criminal behaviour: an overview -- Juvenile delinquency and developmental theories of crime -- Mental disorder and crime -- Aggression and violence -- Violent offending -- Collective violence -- Sexual offending -- Drugs and crime -- Punishment -- Prevention, rehabilitation, and restorative justice.
The Oxford Handbook of Cyberpsychology by Alison Attrill-Smith (Editor); Chris Fullwood (Editor); Melanie Keep (Editor); Daria J. Kuss (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780192894175
Publication Date: 2021
"Explores a wide range of cyberpsychological processes and activities through the research and writings of some of the world's leading cyberpsychology experts. The book is divided into eight sections covering topics as varied as online research methods, self-presentation and impression management, technology across the lifespan, interaction and interactivity, online groups and communities, social media, health and technology, video gaming and cybercrime and cybersecurity."
Portraits of Pioneers in Developmental Psychology by Wade Pickren (Editor); Donald A. Dewsbury (Editor); Michael Wertheimer (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781848728967
Utilizing an informal, sometimes humorous style of writing, this book brings to life 16 developmental psychologists who made a significant contribution to their field. Written by noted scholars, each chapter provides a glimpse into the personal and scholarly lives of these innovative 'pioneers'.
Shrinking violets: the secret life of shyness by Moran, Joe
Call Number: BF575.B3 M67 2017
ISBN: 9780300227956
Publication Date: 2017
A deeply perceptive and beautifully written cultural history of shyness, from one of our most astute observers of the everyday.
Theories of Attachment: An Introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus by Carol Garhart Mooney
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781933653389
Complex information on six trailblazing early childhood theorists made accessible for child care providers and educators.

Books on Psychology

Here are just a few titles available for checkout at Cerro Coso to help your research on Psychology. Search the library catalog for more!

Cognitive Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies by Michael Eysenck (Editor); David Groome (Editor)
Call Number: BF201.C635 2015
ISBN: 9781446294468
Cognitive Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies traces 14 ground-breaking studies by researchers such as Chomsky, Tulving and Stroop to re-examine and reflect on their findings and engage in a lively discussion of the subsequent work that they have inspired
Developmental Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies by Paul C. Quinn; Alan M. Slater
Call Number: BF713.D48 2012
ISBN: 9780857027573
This book revisits classic studies in Developmental Psychology with a view to showing not only how they shaped the field, but also how the field has itself moved on through engagement with the issues these studies raise. It engages critically with the studies in order to reveal new ways of thinking both about them and about the ideas they explore.
Obedience to Authority by Stanley Milgram; Milgram
Call Number: HM1251.M53 2009
ISBN: 9780061765216
Publication Date: 2009
"Obedience to authority is Milgram's fascinating and troubling chronicle of his classic study and a vivid and persuasive explanation of his conclusions."
The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Writing Scientific Papers for Students and Researchers by Robert J. Sternberg; Karin Sternberg
Call Number: BF76.8.S73 2010
ISBN: 9780521195713
"The Psychologist's Companion is intended for students as well as young professionals and writers at all stages of their careers seeking inspiration and guidelines for better scientific writing. This book is also a resource for researchers in related fields."
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Psychological Issues by Brent Slife
Call Number: BF149.T34 2010
ISBN: 9780077382872
This reader presents issues on important topics such as homosexuality, divorce effects, psychological trauma, and coercive interrogations. The pro and con essays represent the arguments of leading scholars and commentators in their fields.
Psych5 : Introductory Psychology by Rathus, Spencer A.,
Call Number: BF121.R336 2018
ISBN: 1305662709
Publication Date: 2018
"Through ongoing research into students’ workflows and preferences, PSYCH from 4LTR Press combines an easy-reference, paperback textbook with Chapter Review Cards, and an innovative online experience – all at an affordable price."
Wonder Woman psychology : lassoing the truth by Travis Langley
Call Number: PN6728.W6 W667 2017
ISBN: 9781454923435
Publication Date: 2017
"What can we learn about human psychology from a superhero who is mentally healthy? This compendium of 20 essays offers a fascinating analysis of the psychology behind one of the world's most famous superheroes -- Wonder Woman -- and looks at the controversial psychologist who created her. Seek the truth!"
Testosterone rex : myths of sex, science, and society by Fine, Cordelia
Call Number: BF692.F525 2017
ISBN: 0393355489
Publication Date: 2017
Challenges conventional beliefs about evolutionary factors that are used to justify gender politics, outlining arguments against cultural stereotypes, in a call for a more equal society that recognizes the potential of both sexes.
Psychology by Saundra K. Ciccarelli
Call Number: BF121.C52 2017
ISBN: 9780134477961
Publication Date: 2017
The authors draw students into the discipline by showing how psychology relates to their own lives.
Pursuing Human Strengths : a positive psychology guide by Martin Bolt; Dana S. Dunn
Call Number: BF204.6.B65 2016
ISBN: 9781319004484
Publication Date: 2015-10-13
Discover the field of positive psychology as Pursuing Human Strengths helps you learn to take existing field research and apply it effectively in your own lives.

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Library Call Number Sections

Books at Cerro Coso are shelved by subject using Library of Congress call numbers. Here is a breakdown of where to find books on your topic:

BF1 - BF990: Psychology.
RA790 - RA790.95: Mental health.
RC435 - RC571: Psychiatry.
- RC475 - RC489: Psychotherapy.
- RC512 - RC528: Psychoses.
- RC530 - RC552: Neuroses.
- RC554 - RC569.5: Personality Disorders.

Subject Headings

When looking in the catalog (and some databases) for resources, try searching by subject keyword for more refined results. Here are some general subject headings you may wish to try:

Child psychology
Cognitive psychology
Dreams
Ethnopsychology
Medicine and psychology
Mental health
Personality disorders
Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis
Psychological tests
Psychology
Psychology, Pathological
Psychometrics
Self-perception

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