PsycINFO

PsycINFO's Thesaurus (.pdf)

Like most subject-specific databases, PsycINFO assigns one term to describe and define a concept. These terms are called subject headings or descriptors and are assigned to all related articles... no matter what other terms are used.

Therefore in order to search PsycINFO effectively, it is imperative to determine which term PsycINFO uses for a concept. This is done by using PsycINFO's Thesaurus.

PsycINFO Video Tutorials
Part 1: PsycINFO Basics
Part 2: The PsycINFO Thesaurs