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Here you can find resources at UCI Libraries (and beyond!) to support your psychological and cognitive science research.

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Literature Review Starter
Start at the beginning with these literature review steps and search strategies; see this Literature Reviews guide for more detailed information
PhD & Graduate Toolkit - PDF Handout

Spotlight

Handbook of Research Methods in Social and Personality Psychology by Harry T. Reis (Editor); Tessa West (Editor); Charles M. Judd (Editor)
ISBN: 9781009170123

Publication Date: 2024-12-12

Covers conceptual and practical issues in research design in personality and social psychology. Using numerous examples and clear guidelines, especially for conducting complex statistical analysis, leading experts address specific methods and areas of research to capture a definitive overview of contemporary practice.
The Social Psychology of Humor by Madelijn Strick (Editor); Thomas E. Ford (Editor)
ISBN: 9781003042440

Publication Date: 2021-04-05

Examines the social psychology of humor on micro level phenomena, such as attitudes, persuasion, and social perception, as well as exploring its use and effect on macro level phenomena such as conformity, group processes, cohesion and intergroup relations.
An Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion by Claire White
ISBN: 9781351010955

Publication Date: 2021-03-14

It suggests that religion, like language or music, naturally emerges in humans with tractable similarities. This new approach has profound implications for how we understand religion, including why it appears so easily, and why people are willing to fight-and die for it.
Comprehensive Clinical Psychology by Gordon J. G. Asmundson (Editor)
ISBN: 0128222328

Publication Date: 2022-05-13

The book covers foundational history, professional and training issues, clinical research considerations and methods, assessments and treatments for clinical conditions experienced across the lifespan, clinical considerations for diverse populations, and emerging trends and future directions. In addition, this new release touches on statistical approaches to clinical psychology, changes to the manner in which various mental health conditions are conceptualized, and more.

PsycTests
PsycTest includes summaries of the test and its development and administration, most contain the actual test or test items like psychological assessments, tests, measures, questionaries, scales, and surveys.

Read to Write workshops

Read to Write: Your Grad Success Starter Series

This three-part workshop series, cohosted by the Graduate Writing Hub at The Writing Center and UC Irvine Libraries, focuses on developing helpful habits, workflows, and processes to create an infrastructure for scholarship. You can register through the Library Events calendar or on ZotSpot.

Reading Smart: Seamlessly Manage Your PDFs and Notes with Zotero

Master the ultimate organizational tool—Zotero! Learn to manage readings and citations, organize notes, and streamline workflows.
In-person - Friday, October 10, 1:00 - 2:30pm, Langson Library 228. Register for in-person Reading Smart.
Zoom - Thursday, October 16, 1:00 - 2:30pm. Register for Reading Smart on Zoom.

Read to Succeed: Strategic Reading Techniques for Grad School Writing

Enhance efficiency in reading and writing with smart strategies using emerging techs and tools, such as Zotero and Notion.
In-person - Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 - 3:30pm, Langson Library 228. Register for in-person Read to Succeed.
Zoom - Thursday, October 30, 2:00 - 3:00pm. Register for Read to Succeed on Zoom.

The Art of the Lit Review: Approaching Literature Reviews with Confidence

Gain insights into literature reviews, identify seminal works, and structure reviews efficiently. Includes hands on activities.
In-person - Friday, November 14, 1:00 - 2:30pm, Langson Library 228. Register for in-person Art of the Lit Review.
Zoom - Tuesday, November 18, 1:00 - 2:00pm. Register for Art of the Lit Review on Zoom.

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