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LoC No.: 12000306
Title: Your Mind and How to Use It: A Manual of Practical Psychology
Credits: E-text prepared by sp1nd, C.M., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary: "Your Mind and How to Use It: A Manual of Practical Psychology" by William Walker Atkinson is a self-help manual focused on practical psychology, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the nature of the mind, emphasizing the importance of understanding mental states and processes to enhance mental efficiency and personal development. It serves as a guide for readers looking to improve their mental faculties and apply psychological principles to their daily lives. The opening of the manual introduces the concept of psychology as the study of mental states rather than the mind itself. Atkinson argues that psychology must focus on observable phenomena and practical applications rather than abstract definitions of mind. He elaborates on various aspects of mental processes, including consciousness, perception, memory, and the roles of emotions, all of which are necessary for mental efficiency. The author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the mechanisms of thought, inviting readers to engage in the study of their own mental capabilities while providing a framework for understanding and improving their psychological health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Atkinson, William Walker, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 42055
Published: Feb 9, 2013
Downloads: 680
Language: English
Subject: Psychology
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12000306
Title: Your Mind and How to Use It: A Manual of Practical Psychology
Credits: E-text prepared by sp1nd, C.M., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary: "Your Mind and How to Use It: A Manual of Practical Psychology" by William Walker Atkinson is a self-help manual focused on practical psychology, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the nature of the mind, emphasizing the importance of understanding mental states and processes to enhance mental efficiency and personal development. It serves as a guide for readers looking to improve their mental faculties and apply psychological principles to their daily lives. The opening of the manual introduces the concept of psychology as the study of mental states rather than the mind itself. Atkinson argues that psychology must focus on observable phenomena and practical applications rather than abstract definitions of mind. He elaborates on various aspects of mental processes, including consciousness, perception, memory, and the roles of emotions, all of which are necessary for mental efficiency. The author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the mechanisms of thought, inviting readers to engage in the study of their own mental capabilities while providing a framework for understanding and improving their psychological health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Atkinson, William Walker, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 42055
Published: Feb 9, 2013
Downloads: 680
Language: English
Subject: Psychology
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.