Welcome to the NU Library course guide for PSY 480 - Senior Project. Here you will find a library tutorial as well as links to library resources needed to complete your research.
While this guide will provide you with support to complete the research aspects of your assignment, please address all questions regarding content, formatting, and grading to your instructor.
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Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Psychology dictionaries
Use these to find brief definitions of psychology-related terms.
Psychology encyclopedias
Use subject encyclopedias to find longer explanations for psychology-related terms, often with historical or theoretical context. You can start searching for encyclopedia entries using CREDO, or use those listed below.
The DSM
The DSM-5-TR is used by health professionals, social workers, and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders.
Other resources to try
These are collections of specialist dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks. Use them to find more definitions and background information on your subject.