This template can be used to cite the online version of the APA Dictionary of Psychology.

Usage

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Note: either {{cite APA Dictionary}} or {{cite APA Dictionary of Psychology}} can be used.

Copy a blank version to use. Almost all parameter names are supported only in lower case (some initialisms, such as |isbn= have upper-case aliases like |ISBN=, which are acceptable for use). Use the "|" (pipe) character between each parameter. Unused parameters may be deleted to avoid clutter in the edit window. Some samples on this documentation page may include the current date. If the date is not current, then purge the page.

Most commonly used parameters in horizontal format

{{cite APA Dictionary |title= |shortlink= <!-- alternatively, use |link= --> |access-date= }}

Most commonly used parameters in vertical format
{{cite APA Dictionary
 | title = 
 | shortlink = <!-- alternatively, use | link= -->
 | access-date =
}}

The following is for the entry "Central nervous system (CNS)", using shortlink and the current date:

{{cite APA Dictionary
 | title = Central nervous system (CNS)
 | shortlink = central-nervous-system
 | access-date = {{subst:Date}}
}}

This outputs the following:
"Central nervous system (CNS)". APA Dictionary of Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. n.d. Retrieved 11 December 2021.

TemplateData

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For citations to the American Psychological Association (APA) Dictionary of Psychology. It auto-fills the name of the dictionary, date and publisher.

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
titletitle

The name of the dictionary entry

Example
Central nervous system (CNS)
Stringrequired
shortlinkshortlink

The final segment of the URL which specifies the entry. Do not use if the parameter "link" is used. Generally, it's the name of the entry with any spaces replaced by hyphens, and without any acronyms. For the entry "Central nervous system", the shortlink is ''central-nervous-system'', because the URL is https://dictionary.apa.org/central-nervous-system.

Example
central-nervous-system
Stringsuggested
access-dateaccess-date accessdate

The date when the entry was accessed

Example
12 November 2021
Auto value
{{subst:Date}}
Daterequired
linklink

The full URL of the entry. Alternative to parameter shortlink - do not use if shortlink is used.

Example
"Central nervous system (CNS)" has the URL https://dictionary.apa.org/central-nervous-system
URLoptional
quotequote

no description

Stringsuggested