Review of The matrix of the mind

Abstract

Reviews the book, The matrix of the mind by Frederick Wood Jones & Stanley D. Porteus (1928). The purpose of this book as stated in the preface is the blending of neurology and psychology. That the authors have accomplished their purpose thoroughly no one can doubt. The reviewer notes that there may be some difference of opinion, however, as to the scientific accuracy of certain parts of the work. The first part of the book, written by Wood Jones and dealing especially with the nervous system, traces its evolution and embryonic development in some detail. The second part, by Porteus, is more directly psychological. Some of the topics of discussion in this part include learned reactions and intelligence. Overall, the authors say the text is intended to provide a common background upon which further studies of human material are to be projected. The reviewer reports that as such, it should serve admirably. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)