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Psychology

Guide to resources for psychology research

Identify -- Psychology

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. . . these sources can help you find evidence to answer your question or validate/invalidate an answer.
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PsycINFO/Sociological Abstracts/MEDLINE/Biological Science/PsycBOOKS/PsycARTICLES/Psychology Database
BEST source; search these databases at the same time; a good way to start searching for primary literature for any topic in Psychology and related disciplines.

PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Search the database by itself.

PSY 395: Neural Basis of Consciousness
Search PsycINFO, Philosopher's Index, and a mixture of other databases; valid through August 2024

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Science Primary Literature
BETTER source; includes articles and book chapters that have been used and cited by multiple Grinnell students plus have been highly cited in the scientific literature.

ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
BETTER source; 1970–present. The largest single periodical resource available, bringing together dozens of full-text databases across all major subject areas, including Business, Education, Health and Medical, Humanities, Science and Technology, and the Social Sciences.

Primo/Library Catalog
Look especially for books and sections within books.