Review of Problems of self-discovery and self-direction

Abstract

Reviews the book, Problems of self-discovery and self-direction by M. E. Bennett and H. C. Hand (1935). This book of 171 pages is devoted to self study. It is divided into five units, with two to nine problems under each unit, and the problems are further divided into exercises. Some of the topics deal with one's attitude toward, and the desirability of attending, college, selecting and cultivating friends, social usage and skills, learning, interests, attitudes, efficiency in studying, use of library, silent reading, and improvement of thinking, influences of environment and heredity upon (my) self, measurement of personality, some undesirable personality traits, and how to change personality, a philosophy of life, how it may be changed, and the contribution of college experiences to this philosophy, the place of marriage and home in one's life plan, choosing a vocation, and preparing for dynamic citizenship. The book can be used as a supplementary text in mental hygiene, or educational psychology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)