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PsycINFO

Library. PsycINFO. Subject search using the thesaurus. Next = Click. Library. Example. You are searching for publications on the treatment of sleeplessness with behavior therapy. Elements: Sleeplessness , Behavior therapy.

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PsycINFO

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  1. Library PsycINFO Subject search using the thesaurus Next = Click

  2. Library Example You are searching for publications on the treatment of sleeplessness with behavior therapy Subject search with thesaurus

  3. Elements: Sleeplessness, Behavior therapy Use the thesaurus to find the relevant search term for each element Subject search with thesaurus

  4. The thesaurus contains the subject terms of the database and their mutual relations Map term offers a quick search in the thesauruss The first element is: Sleeplessness sleeplessness Subject search with thesaurus

  5. The term used for sleeplessness is insomnia The link leads to related subject terms Subject search with thesaurus

  6. Subject search with thesaurus

  7. The second element is Behavior therapy 3216 publications on Insomnia You can also consult the thesaurus directly Behavior therapy Subject search with thesaurus

  8. The subject has broader, narrower, and related terms See the Scope Note for more information on a subject term Subject search with thesaurus

  9. The term covers the subject Subject search with thesaurus

  10. Use Explode to include the narrower terms in your search Subject search with thesaurus

  11. Combine the search results with AND Subject search with thesaurus

  12. 144 Publications about insomnia and behavior therapy Subject search with thesaurus

  13. Library Summary • Formulate the subject as concisely as possible • Determine the elements of the subject • Consult the thesaurus for the most specific subject term(s) for each element • Use these subject terms in your search to find publications relevant to your subject • Combine intermediate results in Search History Subject search with thesaurus

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