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This is a list of important publications in psychology, organized by field.
Some reasons why a particular publication might be regarded as important:
- Topic creator – A publication that created a new topic
- Breakthrough – A publication that changed scientific knowledge significantly
- Introduction – A publication that is a good introduction or survey of a topic
- Influence – A publication which has significantly influenced the world
- Latest and greatest – The current most advanced result in a topic
Description: This monumental text can be view as the beginning of psychology.
Importance: Topic creator, Breakthrough, Influence
Description: Dream interpetation became a part of psychoanalysis due to this seminal work.
Importance: Topic creator, Breakthrough, Influence
A Theory of Human Motivation
Description: In this paper the Maslow's hierarchy of needs was described.
Importance: Topic creator, Breakthrough, Influence
Psychology as the behaviorist views it
Description: With his behaviorism, Watson put the emphasis on external behaviour of people and their reactions on given situations, rather than the internal, mental state of those people. In his opinion, the analysis of behaviours and reactions was the only objective method to get insight in the human actions.
Importance: Topic creator, Breakthrough, Influence
Forensic Psychology
- Edited By:ALAN M. GOLDSTEIN, PhD, ABPP
Diplomate in Forensic Psychology John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY New York, New York
- John Wiley & Sons (September 5, 2003), ISBN: 0471619205
(Forensic Psychology is a volume in the Handbook of Psychology series, Irving B. Weiner, editor-in-chief.)
Description: In 28 authoritative chapters, 47 nationally recognized forensic psychologists comprehensively cover the theory and practice of forensic psychology in both civil and criminal litigation.
Importance: Introduction
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