Review of Applied psychology

Abstract

Reviews the book, Applied psychology by Bernard C. Ewer (1923). The author states of this book states, "There is a lack of literature which attempts to present in a readable form the principles, methods, and results of scientific psychology as applied to problems of everyday life." The book is divided into four parts. Part I gives a treatment of Aims, Principles, and Methods. After a brief survey of procedures and techniques as related to the aims of psychology a clarification of the concepts "subconscious," "unconscious," and "suggestion" are attempted. Part II deals with Education and Everyday Life--a sketch of what is ordinarily thought of as coming within the purview of educational psychology. Under Mind and Health, the general heading for Part III, the author treats those things which are probably most frequently associated with the term "psychology" for the layman--psychoanalysis, psychotherapy in general, faith healing, etc. Part IV concerns itself with a survey of the methods and problems of psychology as applied to industry and commerce. The intelligent layman and the beginning student should find this book of value. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)