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What is sociopathy and what do dreams signal? Why do people develop addictions and neuroses? What is more effective: shock therapy, group sessions or tranquillisers? Why does a visit to a psychotherapist not always help, and how can you master the skills of psychoanalysis on your own? World-renowned doctor Eric Berne answers these and other questions about psychiatry and psychoanalysis in a detailed, clear, and entertaining way.

What is the subconscious mind and why do people dream; how are relationships between homo sapiens built; why do people go crazy and what is neurotic syndrome; what is really hidden under the phrase "go to a psychiatrist" and can a visit to a specialist really cure mental illness? These are the questions that concern not only representatives of the profession, but also ordinary people who want to understand the intricacies of their own psyche without drowning in a sea of specific terminology.