In this paper Dr. Hadfield has set himself the task of showing how a psychoneurosis is brought about. From the psycho-analytical point of view, however, the paper is of no value, for it is not founded upon a correct knowledge of the subject. For instance, in regard to 'conflict' he states there are two kinds; one between the ego and complexes, and another between two repressed complexes in the unconscious.

Again every psychoneurosis, he says, is produced by two complexes between which a conflict takes place in the unconscious. This is inconceivable, conflict can only take place between what is repressed and the factors which bring about repression.

There are many other statements of this kind which might be dealt with if it were profitable to do so.