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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.

The Cambridge Handbook of the Intellectual History of Psychology by R. Sternberg, W. Pickren (Editors)
ISBN: 1108406343
The evolution of psychological ideas is described alongside an analysis of their surrounding context. Readers learn how eminent psychologists draw on the context of their time and place for ideas and practices, and also how innovation in psychology is an ongoing dialogue between past, present, and anticipated future.
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.
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.

Associations

American Psychological Association (APA) APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) AAPL (pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry. Founded in 1969, AAPL currently has over 2,000 members in North America and around the world.
American Psychological Association, Division 7: Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology promotes research in the field of developmental psychology and high standards in the application of scientific knowledge to educational, child care, policy, and related settings.
American Psychiatric Association APA has more than 37,800 members involved in psychiatric practice, research, and academia representing the diversity of the patients for whom they care. As the leading psychiatric organization in the world, APA now encompasses members practicing in more than 100 countries.
Association for Psychological Science (APS) APS is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders.
Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition. The term cognitive neuroscience has now been with us for almost three decades, and identifies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of thought.
Cognitive Science Society The Cognitive Science Society brings together researchers from around the world who hold a common goal: understanding the nature of the human mind. Mission is to foster scientific interchange among researchers in various areas of study, including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Education.
Society for Neuroscience (SFN) The Society for Neuroscience is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system.
Society for Psychophysiological Research Founded in 1960, the Society for Psychophysiological Research is an international scientific society with worldwide membership. Our purpose is to foster research on the interrelationships between the physiological and psychological aspects of behavior.
The Psychonomic Society The international community of cognitive psychologists recognize the Psychonomic Society as the preeminent society for the experimental study of cognition.

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