This paper deals with the study of forty-two neurotic patients who were treated with convulsive therapy (electroshock). Remission was obtained in thirty-eight percent, improvement in an additional fifty-five percent. The effect, according to Moriarty and Weil, is due to a combination of physiological and psychological forces. Physiologically, the central nervous regulatory centers are stabilized, especially the hypothalamus. 'Psychologically', convulsive therapy mobilizes the 'lower level fear' and may be compared to other deeply rooted instinctive dreads. Psychologically, courage and self-confidence are developed. Psychotherapy is facilitated through the promotion of transference toward the therapist.