part 2

• What theory suggests that a person’s physical characteristic, such as facial features and expressions and body structures could be related to a person’s character or personality?

  Theory of physiognomy
• Face: according to Chinese, this is a 3D reflection of who we are and how life has affected us
• The practice of face reading is rooted in what?

  five element theory
• What are the 5 elements?

  water, wood, fire, earth, and metal
• Which type has the prominence of RED BILE?

  sanguine type
• Which type has the prominence of BLACK BILE?

  melancholic bile
• Which type has the prominence of YELLOW BILE?


  choleric type
• Which type has the excess phlegm?

  phlegmatic type
• Sanguine type: impulsive, cheerful, happy, and optimistic
• Melancholic type: depressed and pessimistic
• Choleric type: easily angry, jumpy, and temperal
• Phlegmatic type: sluggish, dull, and slow
• In 1940s, William Sheldon developed what theory?

  body type theory
• What are the 3 body types?

  endomorphic, mesomorphic, and ectomorphic
• endomorphic: soft and plump body
• endomorphic: easygoing and sociable
• mesomorphic: strong muscular body
• mesomorphic: energetic, adventurous, assertive, and courageous
• mesomorphic: competitive and dominant
• ectomorphic: tall and thin
• ectomorphic: restrained, quiet, introverted, and artistic