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Psychology

A guide to basic information resources in Psychology.

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Reference Books for Psychology Students

APA College Dictionary of Psychology

A Dictionary of Psychology

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APA Dictionary of Psychology

The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology

Handbook of Psychology (Set)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5

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