The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology (Penguin Reference Books)

"Nice dictionary for the price but many words I have looked up are just not there.

If you are new to the subject perhaps give this one a miss, but if you have been studying the subject for some time and are looking for your first dictionary go for it."
~ Written on 2004-03-14

"Reber's text is thoroughly excellent; if possible, an improvement even on the second edition. Terms and perspectives are clearly explained with the occasional thought provoking comment thrown in (see the entry for 'binding'!). Moreover, Reber opts for a personal prose which distances the text from more stock, 'cookbook' competitors. Highly recommended and valuable at all levels of professional attainment. Buy it -- you won't regret it."
~ Written on 2002-06-08

"This book saw me through my undergraduate years and is still useful now that I'm postdoctoral! The clarity of expression and the range of individual entries provide an excellent start to any essay or topic. There are also some gems which you'll come across by accident - try the entry for psychoceramics!"
~ Written on 2001-02-08

"It is good for people who are new to Psychology. If you are a degree student, it is worth bearing in mind that it is of most use in the first year. As the course gets more advanced, you are unlikely to find many new terms in the dictionary. Since the field of Psychology is so wide, it is difficult for a dicitionary of this size to give detailed definitions and explanations: if these are what you want, you are better off looking them up in the glossary in a more specialised textbook."
~ Written on 2000-12-02

"this book is a great book for all those who are new to psychology be it A level or even degree level. Technical words and phrases are expained and Important words and phrases are explained in detail it really helps with essay writing,and in easy to understand language too. well worth buying!"
~ Written on 2000-02-23