02338cam a22003493u 4500 23293 UtSlPG 20260610133532.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10023963 UtSlPG en iso639-1 R Lawrence, Robert Means, 1847-1935 Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-02 Produced by Chris Curnow, Fox in the Stars, Michael Zeug, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery" by Robert Means Lawrence is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the historical practices of healing and the psychological factors that contribute to their efficacy, particularly focusing on amulets, magical charms, and the role of imagination in therapeutic settings. The author argues that many primitive methods of therapy and the success of quack treatments can be attributed to the power of suggestion and mental influence rather than any intrinsic medicinal properties. The opening of the text introduces the idea that amulets and charms, often understood through the lens of superstition, played a significant role in the development of medical practices over the ages. Lawrence elucidates how these objects were believed to possess protective or healing powers, largely stemming from the faith and imagination of those who utilized them. He also hints at the transition from these archaic practices to modern psychological approaches to healing, establishing a connection between historical beliefs in the supernatural and contemporary understandings of mental health and therapy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Medicine -- History Mental healing Medical misconceptions Quacks and quackery https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23293 64345 64345