Margaret O(ldroyd) Hyde

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Teen-age, Science: 'Psychology in Action'

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Amateur psychology is a universal hobby if not an avocation in this day and age. Disagreeable acquaintances are now called "sick" or "paranoid" by those who would discredit an adversary and at the same time appear both charitable (condescending) and informed. "Psychology in Action" fills the obvious gap which exists between the frivolous use of this terminology and its actual meaning. More important, it describes the dimensions and functions of psychology and psychologists in layman's terms. It not only defines the popular but poorly understood terminology, but shows clearly the triumphs and limitations of this inexact science….

Possibly too much space is allocated to testing and test interpretation—and an understandably chauvinistic tone prevails throughout. Nevertheless this book will give a teen-ager insight into a subject which, rightly or wrongly, will have a great effect on his future.

Robert W. O'Connell, "Teen-age, Science: 'Psychology in Action'," in The New York Times Book Review, Part II (© 1967 by The New York Times Company; reprinted by permission), May 7, 1967, p. 34.

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