Somatotyping is associated with the work of Kretschmer and Sheldon. Describe the three categories created by Kretschmer. Describe the body types outlined by Sheldon
What will be an ideal response?
Answer (should include points such as):
Kretschmer's categories included
The cycloid personality was heavyset and soft.
The schizoids were more muscular and athletic.
The displastics were a mixed group and thought to commit mostly sexual crimes and other crimes of passion.
Sheldon's categories included
The endomorph that was soft and round.
The mesomorph that was muscular and athletic.
The ectomorph was thin and fragile.
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