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Psychology Databases
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Academic Writer
Academic Writer is an online writing tool designed to help students and researchers with academic writing, particularly in creating papers that adhere to APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines. It provides tools for structuring papers, generating citations, and formatting references, ensuring users follow proper academic writing standards. Academic Writer includes resources for writing research papers, theses, and dissertations, offering templates, tutorials, and sample papers to guide users through the writing process.
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Alexander Street Video - Behavioral and Mental Health Online
Alexander Street's Behavioral and Mental Health Online provides a comprehensive, diverse collection of video and text. Programs in counseling, social work, nursing, psychology and behavioral health will all benefit from the wide variety of content in this collection, which includes clinical mental health demonstrations, actual therapy sessions, compelling documentaries on the human condition, psychotherapy transcripts, as well client narratives and reference works. Log in using your PCOM username and password to access all content. After logging in, you have the option to create a free personal account, which gives you additional access to Learning Tools features such as video interactions, clip creation and sharing.
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APA PsycArticles®
APA PsycArticles is a database provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) that offers access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed psychology journals. It includes a vast collection of scholarly articles covering a wide range of psychology topics, such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience. PsycArticles is widely used by researchers, students, and clinicians to access high-quality, evidence-based research in the field of psychology. It provides up-to-date, reliable information for academic and professional purposes, with articles from top APA journals like Journal of Abnormal Psychology and Psychological Bulletin.
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APA PsycBooks®
APA PsycBooks is a database offering full-text access to a wide range of psychology books and chapters, including scholarly monographs, handbooks, and reference materials. It covers various fields of psychology, such as clinical, social, and developmental, and is used by researchers, students, and professionals for academic and practical insights.
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APA PsycINFO®
APA PsycINFO is a comprehensive database provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) that includes a vast collection of citations and abstracts from the field of psychology and related disciplines. It covers journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, and other scholarly content, spanning topics such as clinical psychology, social psychology, neuroscience, education, and more. PsycINFO is widely used by researchers, students, and professionals to find peer-reviewed literature and stay updated on the latest developments in psychology. It is one of the most widely recognized and authoritative databases for psychological research.
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EBSCOhost Web
EBSCOhost Web is an online research platform that provides access to a wide range of academic databases and resources. Users can simultaneously search across multiple databases to find peer-reviewed articles, conduct research, and gather reliable information for academic or professional purposes. Some key databases include Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Business Source Premier, MEDLINE, ERIC, and PsycINFO, among others. The platform offers advanced search features, citation tools, and full-text access to many resources, making it a comprehensive tool for research in various fields such as business, health, education, social sciences, and more.
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ERIC
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is a comprehensive database that provides access to educational research and resources. It includes journal articles, research reports, policy papers, conference proceedings, and other materials related to education. ERIC covers a wide range of topics, such as teaching methods, curriculum development, educational psychology, special education, and educational policy. It is widely used by educators, researchers, and policymakers to find peer-reviewed literature and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in education.
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Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI)
Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI) is a database that provides access to information on measurement tools used in health and psychosocial research. It includes details about questionnaires, surveys, scales, and tests used to assess various health-related and psychological factors, such as mental health, quality of life, and patient outcomes.
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Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print is a resource providing detailed information and reviews on thousands of standardized tests used in education, psychology, and healthcare. It includes test descriptions, reliability, validity, and bibliographic details, helping professionals select and evaluate appropriate assessments.
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PubMed
PubMed is a free, searchable database maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). It provides access to a vast collection of biomedical literature, including millions of citations from journals in fields like medicine, life sciences, nursing, dentistry, and health policy. PubMed includes articles, abstracts, and full-text resources related to clinical research, biomedical studies, and healthcare topics. It is widely used by researchers, clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals for accessing peer-reviewed research and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in health and medical fields.
Tests & Measurements
The following licensed resources are good for hard-to-find information on tests and measurements.
If you want a list of articles or unpublished documents about a specific test, you can search by the test title and/or the test acronym in PsycINFO. You can include Content Classification Code 2220 (Tests and Testing) to limit retrieval.
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APA PsycTests®
APA PsycTests is a database provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) that offers access to a comprehensive collection of psychological tests and measures. It includes information on both published and unpublished tests, including their descriptions, purpose, reliability, validity, and references. PsycTests covers a wide range of psychological assessments, including those used for clinical, educational, and research purposes. It is a valuable resource for psychologists, researchers, and students looking to find and understand various psychological instruments.
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Health & Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI)a comprehensive bibliographic database providing information about behavioral measurement instruments.
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Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print is a resource providing detailed information and reviews on thousands of standardized tests used in education, psychology, and healthcare. It includes test descriptions, reliability, validity, and bibliographic details, helping professionals select and evaluate appropriate assessments.
Tests & Measurements Websites
The following websites provide valuable background information.
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American Evaluation AssociationThe American Evaluation Association is a professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of evaluation as a profession. We prioritize the advancement of evaluation best practices in multiple types of evaluation, including program evaluation, personnel evaluation, evaluation in education, evaluation in government, independent consulting, and more.
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Burros Center for TestingThe Buros Center for Testing shares its expertise in assessment-related endeavors by providing critical appraisals of tests and descriptive information, offering psychometric consultation services, and developing deeper understanding of testing and assessment practices.
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ERICAE Clearinghouse on Assessment & EvaluationERIC/AE serves as central source for assessment and evaluation information in the education and social science fields.
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ETS Major Field Test for PsychologyThe Major Field Test (MFT) in Psychology, first administered in 1989, assesses mastery of concepts, principles and knowledge by graduating Psychology students. To ensure fairness and content relevance, the test is revised approximately every four to five years.