Scott, Walter Dill, 1869-1955

The theory and practice of advertising : a simple exposition of the principles of psychology in their relation to successful advertising / Theory and practice of advertising : A simple exposition of the principles of psychology in their relation to successful advertising (1903) Psychology of advertising by Walter Dill Scott. - xii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Digital reprint of the 1916 printing., originally published: Boston: Small, Maynard & Co. Adapted and revised from articles published serially in Mahin's magazine under the title "The psychology of advertising". Originally published in book form as: The theory of advertising (Boston: Small, Maynard & Co., 1903) Includes index.

The theory of advertising -- Attention -- Association of ideas -- Suggestion -- The direct command -- The psychological value of the return coupon -- Fusion -- Psychological experiment -- Perception -- Apperception -- Illusions of perception -- Illusions of apperception -- Personal differences in mental imagery -- Practical application of mental imagery -- Conclusion. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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Advertising--Psychological aspects

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