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ity which is not an inherited trait but may develop from faulty education, emo- tional negativism, or as a compensation for an inherent deficiency. Because cere- bral dominance is a psychosomatic trait determined by function and habit, it is stated that the alleged dangers of retrain- ing are nonexistent. Where sinistrality is a neurotic symptom, zetiological emo- tional or environmental disturbances should be treated.

TEAGARDEN, F. hI. Child psychology for professional aiorkers. New York : Prentice-Hall, 1946, pp. 613.

This is the revised edition of a text which received wide acclaim since its first ap- pearance in 1940. Numerous plates, tables, figures and 700 new references have been added together with illustrative material carefully selected for its prac- tical significance. This is a practical, up- to-date text with an applied rather than an academic orientation. In more than name is it a Child Psychology for profes- sional workers.

HARKI.hfAN, p. L. (Ed.) Twenficth c m - firry psychology. New York : Philo- sophical Library, 1946. Pp. 712. $6.00.

This is a collection of 25 essays by promi- nent psychologists discussing important problems in the fields of general, the- oretical, social, animal, experimental, ab- normal, differential and child psychology. It is intended as a reference work for

the general reader who wishes to know what modern scientific psychology is con- cerned with. The six papers on abnormal psychology constitute valuable reference material for the clinical psychologist. The usefulness of this book will be limited by its high price which puts it beyond the reach of most students.

GARRISON, K. C. T h e psychology of adolescence. New York : Prentice- Hall, 1946, pp. 355. $4.65.

This is the third edition of a text which has received wide acceptance. I ts sci- entific experimental orientation will be of value not only as a source of reliable information but also as a personal help to older adolescents in solving their own problems of living.

LANDIS, P. H. Adolesceizce and youth. New York: RilcGraw-Hill, 1945. Pp. 470. $3.75.

This is a scientifically-oriented reference work relating to the process of maturing written by the Dean of the Graduate School at the State College of Washing- ton. In contrast with earlier works stress- ing physiological maturation, Dr. Landis places major theoretical emphasis on psy- chosocial aspects of development with par- ticular reference to the specific problems of children living in urban, town and rural environments. Comprehensive bibliogra- phies and questions for review and dis- cussion are included at chapter endings.

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The annual meeting of the American Psychopathological Association will be held at the Hotel Commodore in New York City on June 6 and 7, 1947.

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The United States Civil Service Com- mission, Washington, D. C., announces examinations for probational appoint- ments to the positions of Clinical Psychol- ogist ($4,149 to $7,102 a year) and Re- Fearch Psychologist ($4,902 to $9,975 a

year). Forms may be obtained from any first or second class post office or from the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D. C.

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Dr. RUDOLPH LASSNER, formerly at the State Training School, Red Wing, Min- nesota, has been appointed Senior Clinical Psychologist to the Department of Re- search of the Training School at Vineland, N. J .