| Author |
Kent, Grace Helen, 1875-1973 |
| Author |
Rosanoff, A. J. (Aaron Joshua), 1878-1943 |
| Title |
A Study of Association in Insanity
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 33.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Lee Dawei, Dave Maddock and Online Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"A Study of Association in Insanity" by Grace Helen Kent and A. J. Rosanoff is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the manifestations of associative processes in both normal and pathological mental states, particularly focusing on how these associations can differ in individuals suffering from various forms of insanity. The authors seek to apply systematic psychological experimentation to advance understanding in this complex area. The opening of the publication introduces the research framework and methodology used in the study, outlining the focus on associative disorders in insanity and how these relate to normal associative processes. The authors detail their approach using an association test, where subjects respond with words that come to mind based on given stimulus words. Initial sections detail the setup of the test, the variety of normal subjects involved, and the necessary steps to establish a baseline for normal associations prior to investigating the reactions of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses. The introduction thus sets the stage for a comprehensive look at the dynamics of thought processes as affected by mental health conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Psychology, Pathological
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| Subject |
Association of ideas
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9172 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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