How to Use Your Mind

by Harry Dexter Kitson

This book, authored by Harry D. Kitson, a professor of psychology, is a textbook for teaching methods of study in elementary schools, secondary schools and universities. The book gives a summary of psychological principles relating to the cognitive processes including how the brain works and how to achieve greater mental efficiency. The book provides practical guides in methods of study, such as methods of grasping facts, concentrating attention, reasoning about facts, effective note taking, methods of acquiring interest in a subject, methods of maintaining mental and physical energy, and methods of memorizing through the phases of impression, retention, recall and recognition. This book is a must read by every student in any subject matter study.

Genres: Education, Psychology

97 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1916

About the author

Harry Dexter Kitson (1886-1959) was a professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He taught applied psychology. He was a charter member of the American Psychological Association and a pioneer in the field of vocational guidance.

Reviews

[mono · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is targeted towards college students. If you're an autodidact, you might not get much valuable information from it.

The central idea of this book is to form habits that enable you to collect knowledge, in the same way you habitually place your keys, wallet, and cell phone some place you'll easily remember without really thinking about it. If something isn't working out, adapt and overcome.

A lot of the information covered isn't by any means revolutionary, i.e. you should keep schedules, build mental stamina, make sure you understand the material you're taking notes on, develop interest by total immersion into a subject, etc. One thing I've been having problems with in my courses is that many subjects are simply dreadfully boring. You should learn to tell the difference between being genuinely tired, rather than simply wanting to move on to something more interesting.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provides an understanding of the mental processes involved in study applicable more importantly to students and others who are just getting to understand the mechanics of how to study a topic

[Äsruþr Cyneaþsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and concise guide to an array of mental strategies in order to further yourself. Speed reading, mathematics, creativity, memory recall, applied logical, and sensory focus are all covered. Kitson provides a 'how-to' of situational awareness that has applications in business, self-defence, and the manipulation of social situations.

A good guide to making the most out of the tool that is your brain.

[Sukh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing and I really enjoyed reading it on iBooks thank you smooch for writing this book it is so informative. Thanks!

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This might help in the future (I’m now 16 years old)

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ready enjoyed this book it helped me to see thing in a different way.

[Marian Mckelvey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this book I think this is a good read for college classes.