Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology

Fully cross-referenced and source-referenced, this dictionary contains over 1200 entries consisting of terms concerning laws, theories, hypotheses, doctrines, principles, and effects in early and contemporary psychological literature. Each entry consists of the definition/description of the term with commentary, followed by a number of cross-referenced, related terms, and by chronologically-ordered source references to indicate the evolution of the term. An appendix provides supplementary material on many laws and theories not included in the dictionary itself and will be helpful to students and scholars concerned with specialty areas in psychology. Contents......Page 7 Preface......Page 9 Introduction......Page 11 Abbreviations......Page 17 Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology......Page 31 Appendix A: Frequency of Usage of Concepts as Sampled in Psychology Textbooks, 1885-1996......Page 525 Appendix B: References - Textbooks Surveyed for Collection of Laws and Theories in 112 Years of Psychology......Page 551 Selected Bibliography......Page 557 Subject Index......Page 559 Appendix A: Frequency Of Usage Of Concepts As Sampled In Psychology Textbooks, 1885-1996 -- Appendix B: References -- Textbooks Surveyed For Collection Of Laws And Theories In 112 Years Of Psychology. Jon E. Roeckelein. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [527]-528) And Index. A fully cross-referenced and source-referenced dictionary which gives definitions of psychological terms as well as the history, critique, and relevant references for the terms.