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  4. Psychological & Brain Sciences
  5. Learn How to Use PsycINFO

Psychological & Brain Sciences

Resources for starting your research in Psychological & Brain Sciences, as well as resources for finding psychological tests, scales, and measures.
  • Getting Started
  • Neuroscience
  • Learn How to Use PsycINFO
  • Learn How to Use Web of Science
  • Learn How to Use PubMed This link opens in a new window
  • Tests & Measures
  • Reference Resources
  • Literature Reviews
  • APA Style - Citation Resources
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Video Tutorials - APA PsycINFO

  • Video Series on PsycINFO
    Access these videos to learn more about various PsycINFO functionalities.

Classification Codes

Learn how to focus your PsycINFO search by choosing a classification code for a particular subject area. You can choose these from the search options found below the PsycInfo search boxes.

  • Using PsycINFO Classification Codes
    Classification codes allow you to search within broad categories of research in PsycINFO.
  • PsycINFO Classification Codes
    Utilize this list to select the classification code for your area of interest.

Search by Methodology

Narrow your search to a particular study type or methodology. For example, do you just want to see literature reviews or empirical studies?

  • Using the Methodology Limiter in APA PsycInfo
  • APA Databases Methodology Field Values
    Use this list to learn more about how APA defines each mthodology.

Searching for Tests and Measures

Dartmouth Library has access to APA PsycTESTS. You can search the tests database separately or searches in PsycINFO will link to the content in PsycTESTS.Utilize the Test & Measures search options to find tests or measures within a particular topic area or identify how particular tests or measures are being used in research.

  • PsycTESTS This link opens in a new window
    Produced by the American Psychological Association (APA), PsycTests serves as a repository for a growing selection of psychological tests and measures, including thousands of actual test instruments and test items that are available for immediate download and use in research and teaching.
  • Searching PsycINFO’s Tests and Measurements Field
  • Finding Tests in APA PsycTests

Thesaurus

The PsycINFO database tags all content with controlled vocabulary, otherwise known as index terms. This standardizes the terms used across researchers and makes it easier for you to find relevant research. As an example, you can search for "Major Depression" which will automatically contain Dysphoria, Melancholia, and Depression.

When you open a search in PsycINFO, look for a link in the top, blue header that reads " APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms".

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