ABOUT THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, Second Edition includes over 650 entries on people and subjects important to the study of psychology. This number represents one-third more entries than the first edition. The book has been designed so the reader can easily find and access the information needed.

Entries are alphabetically arranged.
Length of entries ranges from brief explanations of a concept in one or two paragraphs to longer, more detailed entries on more complex topics. Almost 65% of the entries are entirely new or updated from the first edition.
A brief definition of the entry term appears between the entry title and the full text of the entry.
Over 175 photos, illustrations, and tables accompany the text and enhance the reader's understanding of the subject covered.
Bolded cross-references direct the reader to entries on terms mentioned in the text of other entries.
See also references at the end of entries point the reader to related entries.
Further Reading and Further Information sections follow entries, directing the reader to other sources of information on the topic.
A new and improved glossary of over 350 essential terms is included to help the reader understand key concepts.
An updated appendix lists psychological organizations that the reader may contact for further inquiries.
An updated and expanded general subject index points the reader to concepts and people covered in the encyclopedia.