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beyond his grade. If so, he should recognize the conditions and 

 ask to be demoted. The effect of the failure is worse than the 

 demotion. If afraid of the dark, one should investigate the dark 

 place and see how unreasonable is the fear. If the mind is kept 

 occupied with useful and cheerful thoughts, fears and worries 

 disappear. Fears in children as well as in older persons may be 

 overcome by a quiet reassurance and a reasonable, sympathetic 

 investigation. 



Bad temper is frequently an excuse for inefficiency. It is a way 

 out of an annoying situation. If, instead of giving w r ay to moodi- 



Strong emotions are frequently shown in facial expressions. Note the facial expressions in 

 the picture and try to determine what emotion is registered in each. 



ness or temperament, the person tries to understand the difficulty 

 confronting him and tries to think out a solution, a normal re- 



