OLD Literature: Psychological Theories
Resources for Literature-Based English Courses
Introduction
Psychological theories are heavily used in literary analysis. These sources provide introductions and overviews. A list of sources organized by specific psychological theories follows this general list.
- The Contribution of Psychological Theories in Literary CriticismAbstract:
Dealing with human behavior in almost all aspects of human endeavor, psychological theories have made their contributions into different fields of studies. Literature study is not an exception. Literary criticism, for instance, is conspicuously based on psychological theories. Acquaintance with these theories in the literary criticism is so significant that understanding it will be close to impossible unless one has good grasp of psychological theories. Most of these theories such as humanism by Rogers, Maslow and Erickson, evolutionary psychology by Bolles and Freud‘s ideas are of paramount importance in literary criticism. This study aims at introducing the psychological theories used and the contributions in literary criticism.
The Handy Psychology Answer Book by ISBN: 1578595088Publication Date: 2016-03-15This ebook seeks to inform readers with accurate data written in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It bridges the gap by taking you on a journey through the history and science of psychology and showing how psychology affects us all.
The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by ISBN: 0756689708Publication Date: 2012-01-16This ebook explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field.
The Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology by ISBN: 0340812389Publication Date: 2006-06-30This ebook presents entries grouped into 8 thematic topic areas, and on a range of levels from brief definitions to more substantial discussions which allow the reader to obtain a fuller grasp of important terms and concepts.
Behavioral
- Behaviorism (definition) "Behaviorism." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Paul Lagasse, and Columbia University, Columbia University Press, 7th edition, 2017.
- Behaviorism (article) "Behaviorism." The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 3rd edition, 2004. Credo Reference.
- Behaviorism: Responding to Our Environment "Behaviorism: Responding to Our Environment." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.
- Skinner's Destructured Learning Theory "Skinner's Destructured Learning Theory." Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories, edited by Jon E. Roeckelein, Elsevier Science & Technology, 1st edition, 2006.
- B. F. Skinner Bjork, Daniel. "Skinner, B. F." The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Edward S. Neukrug, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2015.
- John B. Watson Cohn, Aaron S. "Watson, John B." The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia, edited by Lawrence H. Ganong, and Marilyn J. Coleman, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2014.
Cognitive
- Cognitive Psychology "Cognitive Psychology." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Paul Lagasse, and Columbia University, Columbia University Press, 7th edition, 2017.
- Cognitive Psychology: The Calculating Brain "Cognitive Psychology: The Calculating Brain." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.
- Cognitive Dissonance Graham, George A. "Cognitive Dissonance." Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, edited by Robert Audi, Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, 2015.
- Social Cognitive Theory Ormond, Jeanne Ellis. "Social Learning Theory." The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 4th edition, 2010.
Developmental
- Developmental Psychology: From Infant to Adult "Developmental Psychology : From Infant to Adult." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.
- Developmental Psychology Topics "Developmental Psychology." Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology, Graham Davey, Routledge, 1st edition, 2006.
Hot Topics
- Grief: Topic Page Doka, Kenneth J. "Grief." A-Z of Death and Dying, The: Social, Medical, and Cultural Aspects, edited by Michael Brennan, Greenwood, 1st edition, 2014.
- Grieving in Psychopathology: Research Starter Delahanty, Everett J., Jr. and Allyson Washburn. "Grieving in Psychopathology." Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2013. EBSCOhost, go.openathens.net/redirector/nwacc.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebscohost.com%2Flogin.aspx%3Fdirect%3Dtrue%26db%3Ders%26AN%3D93872006%26site%3Deds-live
- Grief (brief article) "Grief." The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 3rd edition, 2004.
- Murder and Homicide: Research Starter Gilbert, James N. "Murder and Homicide." Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ers&AN=95342973&site=eds-live&custid=s8460452.
- Homicide (Encyclopedia of American Law) "Homicide." Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, edited by Donna Batten, 3rd ed., vol. 5, Gale, 2010, pp. 306-308.
- Homicide (World of Criminal Justice) "Homicide." World of Criminal Justice, Gale, edited by Shirelle Phelps, Gale, 1st edition, 2002.
- Homicide, Definitions and Classifications of Crissman, James K. "Homicide, Definitions and Classifications of." Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying, edited by Robert Kastenbaum, vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2002, pp. 421-423.
- Justifiable Homicide "Justifiable Homicide." World of Criminal Justice, Gale, edited by Shirelle Phelps, Gale, 1st edition, 2002.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder: Research Starter Piotrowski, Nancy A., PhD and Lillian M., PhD Range. "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." Magill’s Medical Guide (Online Edition), 2013. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ers&AN=86194496&site=eds-live&custid=s8460452.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (definition) "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Paul Lagasse, and Columbia University, Columbia University Press, 7th edition, 2017.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Topic Page "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)." Black's Medical Dictionary, 42nd Edition, edited by Harvey Marcovitch, A&C Black, 42nd edition, 2010.
- Love: Research Starter Palmer, Beverly B. and Michelle Murphy. "Love." Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2021. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ers&AN=93872088&site=eds-live&custid=s8460452.
- Love: Topic Page Sprecher, Susan, and Diane Felmlee. "Love." Encyclopedia of Social Psychology, Roy F. Baumeister, and Kathleen D. Vohs, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2007.
- Are There Different Kinds of Love? "Are There Different Kinds of Love? Taxonomic Approaches." The Psych 101 Series: Psychology of Love 101, Karin Sternberg, Springer Publishing Company, 1st edition, 2013.
- The Nature of Love "Introduction: The Nature of Love." The Psych 101 Series: Psychology of Love 101, Karin Sternberg, Springer Publishing Company, 1st edition, 2013.
Psychotherapy
- Psychoanalytic Criticism (1930s-present)From Purdue OWL: "Psychoanalytic criticism builds on Freudian theories of psychology. "
- Psychoanlysis and Literary TheoryA basic overview with an emphasis on Freud and Lacan.
- Psychotherapy: The Unconscious Determines Behavior "Psychotherapy: The Unconscious Determines Behavior." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.
- Psychoanalysis Rangell, Leo. "Psychoanalysis." The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 4th edition, 2010.
- Sigmund Freud Jones, Jason B. "Freud, Sigmund." The Encyclopedia of Literary and Cultural Theory, edited by Michael Ryan, Wiley, 1st edition, 2011.
- Carl Jung Wong, Paul T. P. "Jung, Carl." The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology, edited by Shane J. Lopez, Wiley, 1st edition, 2009.
- Jacques Lacan Robcis, Camille. "Lacan, Jacques." Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology: An Encyclopedia, R. Jon McGee, and Richard L. Warms, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2013.
- Sigmund Freud in Literary Theory "Freud, Sigmund." Key Terms in Literary Theory, Mary Klage, Continuum, 1st edition, 2012.
- Jacques Lacan in Literary Theory "Lacan, Jacques." Key Terms in Literary Theory, Mary Klage, Continuum, 1st edition, 2012. Credo Reference,
Humanistic
- Humanistic Psychology (definition) "Humanistic Psychology." The Royal Society of Medicine Health Encyclopedia, R. M. Youngson, Bloomsbury, 2nd edition, 2000.
- Humanistic Theories "Humanistic Theories." Handy Answer: The Handy Psychology Answer Book, Lisa J. Cohen, Visible Ink Press, 2nd edition, 2016.
- Hierarchy of Needs "Hierarchy of Needs." World of Sociology, Gale, edited by Joseph M. Palmisano, Gale, 1st edition, 2001.
- Abraham Maslow Bayer, and Mottarella. "Maslow, Abraham (1908-1970)." Encyclopedia of Human Development, edited by Neil J. Salkind, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2006.
- Carl Rogers Kirschenbaum, Howard. "Rogers, Carl." The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Edward S. Neukrug, Sage Publications, 1st edition, 2015.
Personality
- Trait Psychology "Trait Psychology." The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 3rd edition, 2004.
- Personality Theories "Personality Theories." Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories, edited by Jon E. Roeckelein, Elsevier Science & Technology, 1st edition, 2006.
- Five-Factor Model of Personality "Five-Factor Model of Personality." The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, edited by W. Edward Craighead, and Charles B. Nemeroff, Wiley, 3rd edition, 2004.
- Erikson’s Theory of Personality "Erikson's Theory of Personality." Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories, edited by Jon E. Roeckelein, Elsevier Science & Technology, 1st edition, 2006.
- Erik Erikson "Erikson, Erik (Homburger)." The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide, edited by Helicon, 1st edition, 2016.
- Psychology of Difference Personality and Intelligence "Psychology of Difference Personality and Intelligence." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.
Social
- Social Psychology (definition) "Social Psychology." Collins Dictionary of Sociology, edited by David Jary, and Julia Jary, Collins, 4th edition, 2006.
- Social Psychology Topics "Social Psychology." Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology, Graham Davey, Routledge, 1st edition, 2006.
- Social Psychology: Being in a World of Others "Social Psychology: Being in a World of Others." Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., 1st edition, 2012.