Jimmy is using PsycINFO to search for articles on bullying behavior. He wonders if there are other psychological terms similar to bullying) he should be using in his search. What advice would you give Jimmy?
A) he should ask friends for new terms to look for
B) he should use the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms to identify similar terms used by other psychologists
C) a quick Google search would be the most efficient way to obtain additional search terms
D) he should not search for other terms because he would risk accessing articles that aren't relevant for his research

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Using the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms is a recommended approach for identifying similar or related terms used in psychological literature, which can help Jimmy find a broader range of relevant articles on his topic.

Jimmy Is Using PsycINFO to Search for Articles on Bullying