Welcome to our AP Psychology Pathfinder. The purpose of this pathfinder is to show you a “path,” an easier way to "travel" through the vast array of resources now available electronically and otherwise. You can save time and effort by using these resources, and you can be more certain that the resources are reliable and relevant.
Recommended keywords and search terms to use
Psychology
Psychological disorders
Abnormal psychology
Mental illness
Use the specific name of a disorder you are researching, such as “schizophrenia.”
Print Resources: Books
The WKHS library has over 100 books that are pertinent to your topics collectively, so don't stop with this list if you don't find what you need!
These are books (mostly fiction, one book of poetry) that have subjects/characters related to psychological disorders. You will have a chance to browse through them during our Book Pass. Brain/Robin Cook/1990 Saying It Out Loud: A Novel/Joan Abelove/1999 Fantastic Voyage/Isaac Asimov, 1966 Colony/Ben Bova/1978 Being Nikki/Meg Cabot/2009 Perfect/Natasha Friend/2004 Before Wings: A Novel/Beth Goobie/2001 Upstream: A Novel/Molly Hoekstra/2001 Humming Whispers/Angela Johnson/1995 Mourning Song/Lurlene McDaniel/2003 The Bell Jar/Sylvia Plath/1998 Under the Wolf, Under the Dog/Adam Rapp/2004 The Boy Who Ate Fear Street/Stephen Roos/1996 More Than You Can Chew/Marnelle Tokio/2003 Inside Out/Terry Trueman/ 2003 Trigger/Susan Vaught/2006 Pretties/Scott Westerfeld/2005 Lowboy/John Wray/2009
These are reference books that will be a good place to start your learning. REF 616.89 PSY/ Psychology and Mental Health/2001 - This two volume set gives you short descriptions of psychological disorders. As you look through it, pay attention to other words related to your particular disorder that might be helpful in your searches.
REF 616.85 DOC/The A to Z of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties/2008 - This is a quick and easy resource for short descriptions of the different psychological disorders. You get some pictures with this one, too!
Sorry! The WKHS currently has no A/V materials related to this topic, but some are being ordered this year! If you have suggestions, please let your librarian know!
Online Databases
Go to DISCUS at http://scdiscus.org/
In left column click “High School.” Try these databases. Remember, if you use these from home, you will be asked for username and password.
· Britannica High School –This is a good place to learn some of the basic concepts about your topic. It locates articles about your search term and articles that might be related to your topic. Don’t forget to try the advanced search option. · Health and Wellness Resource Center – Provides a vast array of reliable resources with an easy user interface. After your search, be sure to pay attention to the tabs that organize the retrieved items into specific types such as books and pamphlets, magazines and journal articles, videos, and more. Don’t forget to try the advanced search option. · Gale Virtual Reference Library(ebooks) – Here you have access to electronic versions of excellent reference books on many topics. Be sure to notice and use the “subject guide” tab to see if information has already been organized about your topic. · SIRS Knowledge Source– Choose SIRS Knowledge Source again to find interesting magazine and newspaper articles. You get short provocative quotations from each article. Be sure to notice the tab for graphics/media.
Subscription databases
Webpath Express in Destiny- Through our school online catalog, you have access to innumerable resources that have been carefully selected for students. >Go to our library’s homepage >Click Destiny >Click WebPath Express >Enter search terms – Be specific - For example use “mood disorders” rather than “psychology.”
Magazines and Journals
Not available in print, but most of the DISCUS resources have a tab for these.
You have a local resource with knowledgeable professionals. If you decide to contact them for more information, please start with a phone call and explain whether your interest is personal or for this assignment only.
Lexington County Community Mental Health Center
301 Palmetto Park Blvd.
Lexington, SC 29072
803-996-1500
AP Psychology Pathfinder
AP Psychology
Grades 10-12
Mrs. Roberson/ Mrs. Hall
Purpose of Pathfinder
Welcome to our AP Psychology Pathfinder. The purpose of this pathfinder is to show you a “path,” an easier way to "travel" through the vast array of resources now available electronically and otherwise. You can save time and effort by using these resources, and you can be more certain that the resources are reliable and relevant.Recommended keywords and search terms to use
PsychologyPsychological disorders
Abnormal psychology
Mental illness
Use the specific name of a disorder you are researching, such as “schizophrenia.”
Print Resources: Books
The WKHS library has over 100 books that are pertinent to your topics collectively, so don't stop with this list if you don't find what you need!These are books (mostly fiction, one book of poetry) that have subjects/characters related to psychological disorders. You will have a chance to browse through them during our Book Pass.
Brain/Robin Cook/1990
Saying It Out Loud: A Novel/Joan Abelove/1999
Fantastic Voyage/Isaac Asimov, 1966
Colony/Ben Bova/1978
Being Nikki/Meg Cabot/2009
Perfect/Natasha Friend/2004
Before Wings: A Novel/Beth Goobie/2001
Upstream: A Novel/Molly Hoekstra/2001
Humming Whispers/Angela Johnson/1995
Mourning Song/Lurlene McDaniel/2003
The Bell Jar/Sylvia Plath/1998
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog/Adam Rapp/2004
The Boy Who Ate Fear Street/Stephen Roos/1996
More Than You Can Chew/Marnelle Tokio/2003
Inside Out/Terry Trueman/ 2003
Trigger/Susan Vaught/2006
Pretties/Scott Westerfeld/2005
Lowboy/John Wray/2009
These are reference books that will be a good place to start your learning.
REF 616.89 PSY/ Psychology and Mental Health/2001 - This two volume set gives you short descriptions of psychological disorders. As you look through it, pay attention to other words related to your particular disorder that might be helpful in your searches.
REF 616.85 DOC/The A to Z of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties/2008 - This is a quick and easy resource for short descriptions of the different psychological disorders. You get some pictures with this one, too!
Sorry! The WKHS currently has no A/V materials related to this topic, but some are being ordered this year! If you have suggestions, please let your librarian know!
Online Databases
Go to DISCUS at http://scdiscus.org/In left column click “High School.”
Try these databases. Remember, if you use these from home, you will be asked for username and password.
· Britannica High School –This is a good place to learn some of the basic concepts about your topic. It locates articles about your search term and articles that might be related to your topic. Don’t forget to try the advanced search option.
· Health and Wellness Resource Center – Provides a vast array of reliable resources with an easy user interface. After your search, be sure to pay attention to the tabs that organize the retrieved items into specific types such as books and pamphlets, magazines and journal articles, videos, and more. Don’t forget to try the advanced search option.
· Gale Virtual Reference Library(ebooks) – Here you have access to electronic versions of excellent reference books on many topics. Be sure to notice and use the “subject guide” tab to see if information has already been organized about your topic.
· SIRS Knowledge Source– Choose SIRS Knowledge Source again to find interesting magazine and newspaper articles. You get short provocative quotations from each article. Be sure to notice the tab for graphics/media.
Subscription databases
Webpath Express in Destiny- Through our school online catalog, you have access to innumerable resources that have been carefully selected for students.>Go to our library’s homepage
>Click Destiny
>Click WebPath Express
>Enter search terms – Be specific - For example use “mood disorders” rather than “psychology.”
Magazines and Journals
Not available in print, but most of the DISCUS resources have a tab for these.
ETVStreamlineSC http://www.scetv.org/education/streamlinesc/passcode.cfm
Online Educational Web Resources
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_psych.html?phychThe official College Board web site for this course provides detailed information about your AP Psychology course and the exam you will have to pass to get credit for it.
http://www.apa.org/
This website for the American Psychological Association is probably your most reliable online resource for information about your disorder.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions
Psychology Today focuses on more popular topics and is written for the nonprofessional. The “Diagnosis Dictionary” link provided here gives you good background information.
http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/clinical/specific.htm - The South Carolina Department of Mental Health website has information related to local resources.
http://en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia is a great place to get some basic information, but never forget that it is not as reliable as other sites because anyone can add or change information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000928.htm
MedlinePlus is an excellent resource for any research related to medical issues.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/schizophrenia/DS00196
The Mayo Clinic website is highly authoritative for medical information.
http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/default.htm
WebMD is an excellent, user-friendly source for medical information.
http://psychbits.com/top-psychology-movies/
This site is a blog kept by a doctoral student in psychology. His list is thoughtful, and he invites comments from others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_featuring_mental_illness
This gives a "gazillion" movies organized alphabetically.
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/merrill/PSYCHOLOGY%20AND%20MOVIES.htm
This website doesn't provide information about the author, but the list is good.
http://www.cas.buffalo.edu/classes/psy/jdavila/222/resources/content/movielist.htm
More good ideas for movies related to psychological disorders.
Unique Materials:
You have a local resource with knowledgeable professionals. If you decide to contact them for more information, please start with a phone call and explain whether your interest is personal or for this assignment only.Lexington County Community Mental Health Center
301 Palmetto Park Blvd.
Lexington, SC 29072
803-996-1500