The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology: Fourth Edition

Of all the dictionaries of psychology on the market, this is the very best. So good you end up reading it just for fun.

good value, valable book to have for studying. much cheaper than buying in the shops. didnt have to pay VAT from north america!

I'm a grad student in clinical psych in Los Angeles. This book wasn't required, but highly recommended by one of my professors. It has been a great tool (especially for those last minute APA style papers that require multiple sources), BUT I was really surprised by the snarky tone it takes with the definition of "parapsychology". One would think that they would at least ATTEMPT to be objective. The definition's tone is not would you expect from a reference book.

This work explains every key terms in every perspectives in Psychology. As a beginning Psychology student I found this work extremely useful to me. Not only will you find this work comprehensive and concise but also user-friendly. I think this work should be at the top of your 'book selection priority list'.

As a doctoral student in clinical psychology, I have used no other single book more frequently. Despite some omissions, this is the best book of its kind.