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Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Methods of Searching

• Basic search that only uses a key word. • Advance search that allows you to be more

specific on what material to search for.

• By selecting search options you can choose several different modes and expanders: Boolean/Phrase, SmartText, find all my search terms, find any of my search terms; apply related words, also search within the full text of the articles.

• You have an option to browse subject categories or limit your search by selecting: Peer reviewed, dates, publishers, Image Quick view types, PDF full text, cover story.

Source Type

• Source Type allows you to select what source of information you wish to use.

• The options are: All types, academic journals, book reviews, and magazines (periodical articles).

Limit To

• The Limit To option allows you to limit searches to Full Text, Peer Reviewed, Image Quick Text, or Publication Date (1930-2015).

• Other features include search by Publication and Subject.

• Full texts are available in PDF Full Text

• This database is capable of basic and advanced searches with modifiable limiters and expanders that allow you to have the most control over your search. With keyword and advanced searches information can be located faster and subject and publisher categories allow for more specific searches.