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This encyclopedia, designed for high-school students, college undergraduates, and general readers, covers the entire spectrum of psychology. The editor, a freelance writer, has produced several works for Gale. She was advised on this book by a college professor and a high-school teacher of psychology. The book includes more than 400 entries on topics studied in high schools and introductory college courses, including biographies of significant people in psychology; theories; terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine, and sports; psychological tests; and career information.
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The GALE
ENCYCLOPEDIA of
Psychology SECOND EDITION
The GALE
ENCYCLOPEDIA of
P sychology SECOND EDITION
BONNIE STRICKLAND, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology Second Edition
Bonnie R. Strickland, Executive editor GALE GROUP STAFF
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