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This text in psychology begins with the recognition of the fact that a student enters the study of psychology with some preconceived notions. Thus the task of the text and the instructor is to teach new views and to help dismiss wrong ones. An intelligible discussion of the scientific approach and method in psychology follows. This provides the proper environment for the undertaking of this study. The topic develops with the treatment of basic physiological facts about the human organism and lower forms of animal life in relation to their environment. Next follows a chapter on heredity and environment. With these footholds on the subject firmly established, the main concern of the subject—that of human behavior-is begun. It is treated most succinctly and generously illustrated with graphs, charts, tables and photographs. The serious beginner should encounter no trouble in the mastery of this subject matter as here presented. The book is written with the idea of supplementing the material with lectures. The authors consider the text but a framework for the course. None-the-less it would prove of value to the student even without lectures.