Psychology & mental health

Description

This comprehensive five-volume set covers notable theories, people, social issues, life stages, the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system, and various mental illnesses or conditions, all in a simple, easy to use A-Z format. The printed reference includes: five volumes, including 2,560 pages; 593 Essays and 143 sidebars and charts; 169 photos & Illustrations; and, appendixes, indexes and resource listings. Features of the online subscription include: fully supported; complimentary online access; unlimited users at your library; full access from home or dorm room; immediate access via online registration; a simple, intuitive interface; user profile areas for students and patrons; sophisticated search functions; complete content, including appendixes; and, fully illustrated. Scope and coverage: The publication of this five-volume set represents a substantial revision and update of "Magill's Encyclopedia of Social Science: Psychology". The new encyclopedia covers not only the history of the field and the core aspects of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and psychoanalytic psychology but also diagnoses, disorders, treatments, tests, notable people, and issues, including many popular concepts. Many of the newly added essays address how culture, ethnicity, and gender affect psychological theory and beliefs. They cover topics such as multicultural psychology and the effect of culture on diagnosis and look at groups as divergent as Latinos, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Some examine gender differences, in particular gender roles and conflicts. Other essays examine important and developing issues in psychology, such as multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, pharmaceuticals used in treatment, genetics, and the effects of hope, spirituality, and social support. Organization and format: The essays in this set range from one to eight pages in length. Every entry begins with standard information, including any relevant dates, the type of psychology and the field(s) of study. Biographical entries also include an 'Identity' line indicating nationality and specialty. The text of each article offers a clear and concise discussion of the topic. An entry on a mental illness addresses its cause, diagnosis, treatment, and impact. An entry on a theory or school examines its origin, history, and current status. "Salem Health" creates complimentary online access to all the content of "Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health". The database is free with the purchase of the printed reference. Virtually all of the content of the printed version is online, including illustrations and sidebars, indexes, appendixes, and other back matter. A powerful and complete online database: "Salem Health" offers libraries a user-friendly interface that provides all the content of our printed resources. "Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health" (along with "Magill's Medical Guide" and "Salem Health: Cancer") are all available online as a complimentary resource, when the print reference is purchased.