21st Century Psychology: A Reference Handbook highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates that any student obtaining a degree in the field of psychology must master to be an effective practitioner in the 21st century. The information in this two-volume, 100-chapter reference resource, which is available both in print and online, is both more detailed than encyclopedia entries and without the jargon or density of a typical handbook chapter or journal article. Providing readers with useful research for papers, presentations, or a senior thesis, the Handbook also assists them in selecting areas for elective coursework or directions for graduate studies and potential career specialties in psychology. Key Features. Offers contributions from established experts within the field of psychology, including several former presidents of the American Psychological Association, all of whom are in tune with current and likely future directions in this...