Key papers in General Psychology
Pofolia’s corpus holds 53 papers from the General Psychology subfield (2012–2022). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry
2013 · FWCI 120.91 · 5,279 citations
This abstract announces the reissue of a 1955 book, 'The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry,' as part of Routledge's 'The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library'.
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
Clinical Psychology Science and Practice · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · 3,681 citations
This journal publishes scholarly articles on cutting-edge developments in clinical psychology and related mental health fields.
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
Oxford University Press eBooks · 2012 · FWCI 289.36 · 1,662 citations
Neuropsychological studies suggest the perirhinal cortex, not the hippocampus, mediates familiarity-based recognition memory, while the hippocampus is crucial for recall and certain associative recognition.
Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint
2014 · FWCI 48.35 · 1,415 citations
Franz Brentano's "Psychology from an Empirical Standpoint" established psychology as a scientific discipline through a novel form of introspectionism and the concept of intentionality.
Beyond Power Calculations
Perspectives on Psychological Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 346.13 · 1,369 citations
This paper proposes a new approach to research design that moves beyond traditional statistical power calculations to address misleading results in small-sample studies.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology · 2015 · 756 citations
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice is a journal focused on the informational needs of the psychological practice community, publishing a range of content including literature reviews, surveys, empirical research, and policy pieces.
The Primitive Edge of Experience
2018 · FWCI 17.28 · 582 citations
This book proposes that human experience arises from the dynamic interaction of three distinct modes: depressive, paranoid-schizoid, and autistic-contiguous.
Two Essays on Analytical Psychology
2014 · FWCI 17.52 · 458 citations
This volume presents the foundational concepts of C.G. Jung's analytical psychology, including his theories on archetypes, the collective unconscious, and personality types.
Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour
2012 · FWCI 135.18 · 439 citations
This textbook aims to provide students with a scientific understanding of psychology and its relevance to daily life.
“Emotion”: The History of a Keyword in Crisis
Emotion Review · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 203.05 · 412 citations
The term "emotion" as a distinct scientific category is a relatively recent invention, emerging in the 19th century from earlier concepts like "passions" and "sentiments."
Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated.
American Psychologist · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 307.30 · 376 citations
Psychological science currently upholds white supremacy through practices that homogenize BIPOC populations, segregate theories, apply disparate evaluation standards, and discourage BIPOC scholars, leading to persistent disparities in psychological outcomes.
Psychology in Organizations
Psychology Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 9.33 · 371 citations
This book compiles research on Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology, covering the scientist-practitioner model, personnel psychology, and organizational psychology.
A Materialist Theory of the Mind
2022 · FWCI 5.44 · 368 citations
D. M. Armstrong's seminal work defends the view that mental states are identical to physical states of the brain, arguing they play a causally intermediate role between stimuli and behavior.
The Social Psychology of Groups
2017 · FWCI 12.47 · 364 citations
This theory posits that understanding social behavior and group functioning begins with analyzing dyadic interdependence, focusing on how the actions of two individuals shape their lives and relationships.
Vorschule der Aesthetik
Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 14.78 · 352 citations
This abstract describes Gustav Theodor Fechner's 1897-8 second edition of his 1876 work on aesthetics, which applies psychophysical principles to art analysis.
New Directions in Psycho-Analysis
2013 · FWCI 4.58 · 302 citations
This abstract describes a 2001 reissue of a 1955 book, 'New Directions in Psycho-Analysis', as part of a larger collection of social science works from Tavistock Press.
There Is Nothing So Theoretical as a Good Method
Perspectives on Psychological Science · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 101.58 · 290 citations
Psychology faces persistent theory controversies with decades-long durability, yet Nobel science awards more frequently recognize methodological contributions than theoretical ones.
Cognitive Social Psychology
Psychology Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 4.74 · 289 citations
This paper discusses the dominance of cognitive theories in social psychology, which focus on personal beliefs and intellectual processes as key drivers of behavior.
Cognitive Psychology
Psychology Press eBooks · 2014 · FWCI 4.68 · 272 citations
Ulric Neisser's 1967 book, 'Cognitive Psychology,' was the first comprehensive textbook in the field, defining its structure and inspiring a generation of researchers.
The Dictionary of Psychology
2016 · FWCI 11.50 · 272 citations
Raymond Corsini's Dictionary of Psychology is a landmark resource, offering over 30,000 entries, more than 125 illustrations, and extensive cross-referencing.
Recently added
A Materialist Theory of the Mind
2022 · FWCI 5.44 · 368 citations
D. M. Armstrong's seminal work defends the view that mental states are identical to physical states of the brain, arguing they play a causally intermediate role between stimuli and behavior.
Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated.
American Psychologist · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 307.30 · 376 citations
Psychological science currently upholds white supremacy through practices that homogenize BIPOC populations, segregate theories, apply disparate evaluation standards, and discourage BIPOC scholars, leading to persistent disparities in psychological outcomes.
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
Clinical Psychology Science and Practice · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · 3,681 citations
This journal publishes scholarly articles on cutting-edge developments in clinical psychology and related mental health fields.
“THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE TRANSFERENCE”
Princeton University Press eBooks · 2020 · FWCI 52.78 · 222 citations
Carl Jung's "The Psychology of Transference" offers practical applications of his theories to everyday psychological situations.
A Short History of British Psychology 1840–1940
2019 · FWCI 0.65 · 240 citations
This historical account reveals that British psychologists made significant, yet neglected, contributions to the field's development between 1840 and 1940, often overshadowed by American perspectives.
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