Sheldon

Briefly discuss the contribution by Sheldon.

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Introduction William Herbert Sheldon was an American psychologist and physician known for his theory of somatotypes — a classification of human body types. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of human physique and its relation to temperament, behavior, and growth. Though some aspects of his theory are now considered outdated, Sheldon’s ideas laid the […]

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Discuss Sheldon’s method of somatotyping and its advantages and limitations.

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Introduction Somatotyping is the classification of human body types based on physical characteristics. It was developed by American psychologist William H. Sheldon in the 1940s. This method categorizes body types into three fundamental types: endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Sheldon believed that these body types also correlate with personality traits, although this idea has been controversial

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