Photoshop Shortcut for Layer Selection

Hi,
[Not sure where to post this question] I've come from a windows background using photoshop. There was a shortcut in that version where I could select a layer outline by holding down control and clicking on the layer in the palette. On photoshop on the mac this does not work the same. Command+click does not seem to work either.
Anyone point me in the correct direction?

In case anyone else is stuck on this:
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.3bba7ffa
Command+click on the layer ICON not just on the layer will select it as a layer selection. Cheers Adobe for making it so obvious! :/

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