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PSYC 16 (Ruys) - Animal Behavior: Books

Select print and online resources on human and non-human animal behavior to guide students to research topics for their research proposals.

Books

Books are great for providing in-depth information about all aspects of your topics. This is a great place to find A LOT of information on your topic in just one resource. Remember that you do not have to read the whole book; just use the index to find the relevant pages for the information you are trying to find.

The books and ebooks listed below are a sampling of what is available in the LPC Library. Use the Library Catalog to search for other titles in LPC collections.

 

 

Accessing your Library Account

To request or renew library books, DVDs, or other materials, log into your library account using Library Account Login.

Use your MyPortal login credentials (W# and MyPortal password). For more information about MyPortal login details, visit MyPortal Information.

Your library account allows you to:

  • Request materials from LPC and Chabot libraries.
  • Check your account to see current checkouts and due dates.
  • Renew items online.

To search the catalog, visit: Library Catalog - OneSearch

 

Books in the LPC Library

Advanced Search

Sample search terms:

cats behavior

dogs psychology

examples of broad searches:

cognition in animals

animal intelligence

example of narrow search: 

red-tailed hawk (if no results, broaden search to hawk)

 

If you wish to browse the book collection, these are Library of Congress call number areas:

QL700-QL739.8 Mammals

QL737.P9 Primates

QL750-QL795 Animal Behavior

QL671-QL699 Birds

QL614-QL639.8 Fishes

QL640-QL669.3 Amphibians and Reptiles

QL360-QL599.82 Invertebrates

Selected Titles