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The machinery of the mind

Chapter 1: THE MACHINERY OF THE MIND
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This book presents a concise, popular exposition of psychological principles, beginning with the nervous system as the physical basis of consciousness and proceeding to describe levels of the mind, the formation of ideas, instincts, complexes, and mechanisms such as repression, dissociation, and symbolization. It examines dreams, phantasies, and psychopathology, outlines therapeutic techniques including psychoanalysis, hypnosis, and suggestion, and discusses practical applications to education, industry, and personal development. Written for non-specialists, it employs vivid metaphors and diagrammatic explanations to make concepts accessible and emphasizes how basic psychological knowledge can assist in understanding, treating, and improving everyday mental life.

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Title: The machinery of the mind

Author: Violet M. Firth

Author of introduction, etc.: Sir A. G. Tansley

Release date: December 14, 2025 [eBook #77457]

Language: English

Original publication: New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1922

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