What is PsycInfo?
- PsycInfo (1887 to present) This link opens in a new windowCovers the academic literature in psychology and related disciplines, including psychiatry, sociology, education, and other areas.
Advanced Options in PsycInfo
Age Groups, Classification Codes, and Methodology are three advanced search options you can use to make your searches more precise.
Age Groups in PsycInfo
Limit by Age Groups if age is germane to your research topic:
Methodology in PsycInfo
Use the Methodology limiter to search for research using a particular methodology:
Classification Codes in PsycInfo
The classification code system is used in PsycInfo to categorize all the literature found in the database. Use the classification code system to make your search targeted to a domain within psychology. Below are a few classification codes related to the topics in this course.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2229 | Consumer Opinion & Attitude Testing |
| 2300 |
Human Experimental Psychology |
| 3900 | Consumer Psychology |
| 3920 | Consumer Attitudes & Behavior |
The entire classification system can be found at the APA website.