''The Journal of Mind and Behavior'' is a
peer-reviewed academic journal
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in
psychology
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published by the
University of Maine
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Department of Psychology on behalf of
The Institute of Mind and Behavior.
The journal publishes theoretical articles and literature reviews on the
philosophy of
psychiatry
Psychiatry is the specialty (medicine), medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions. See glossary of psych ...
, theories of
consciousness
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, and treatises on the
history of psychology
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Psychology as a field of ...
, but not empirical work. In addition, the journal publishes critical notices and
book review
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A book review may be a primary source, opinion piece, summary review or scholarly revie ...
s.
It is abstracted in
PsycINFO
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/
Psychological Abstracts
''Psychological Abstracts'' was an abstract and index periodical and the print counterpart of the PsycINFO database. It was published by the American Psychological Association and was produced for 80 years, ceasing publication at the end of 2006 ...
,
/
Excerpta Medica,
EBSCO
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,
,
and
The Philosopher's Index
The Philosopher's Information Center is a nonprofit, educational organization. It was founded in 1967 by Richard H. Lineback, who continues to serve as president.
The center is publisher of ''The Philosopher's Index'', a comprehensive bibliograp ...
.
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Clinical psychology journals
Philosophy journals
English-language journals
Quarterly journals
Publications established in 1980
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