A Dictionary of Psychology (Oxford Dictionary of Psychology)
Joined by a distinguished group of advisory editors, prolific  author and editor Colman (psychology, Univ. of Leicester, U.K.)  offers more than 10,500 definitions of terms in psychology. The  entries range from neuroanatomy and psychoanalysis to statistics  and pharmacology, and they often cover etymology and history as  well as language. Weighty in substance, the work is nevertheless  manageable; Colman uses words with grace and economy, offering  many entries (e.g., trademark drug names and their chemical  names) of only a sentence or two. Longer entries, e.g.,  "Blood-Brain Barrier," "Rorschach Test" (with Leonardo da Vinci  as forerunner!), "Love," and "False Memory," are more  explanatory. Cross references are handled effectively; for  example, users will find that "Onanism" is another name for  "Coitus Interruptus" or (less correctly) "Masturbation."  Browsers will find much food for thought and some intellectual  treats, like "Monty Hall Problem" (made famous by Marilyn vos  Savant's Parade column) and the difference between animal  magnetism and hypnosis. Eager to teach and entertain, Colman  offers a list of do-it-yourself demonstrations in the preface.  Comprehensive, sound, readable, and up-to-date, this is probably  the best single-volume dictionary of its kind. A visit to the  American Psychiatric Association's library revealed that it is  also the newest such work in many years. Essential wherever  psychology matters. E. James Lieberman, George Washington Univ.  Sch. of Medicine, Washington, DCCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.