Introduction Lecter Flashcards
What is the mean of “persona” in greek?
mask
what is the meaning of the Latin phrase “per sonare”
to sound through
What did Hippocrates contribute to Personality?
Theory of the four humours
What theory did Galen contribute to Personality
He built on top of Hippocrates Theory of the Four humours to make the Theory of temperament
What were the four humours?
Blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm
According to the Theory of the four humours, blood corresponded to what organ, season, and element?
Heart, spring, air
According to the Theory of the four humours, yellow bile corresponds to what organ, season, and element?
Liver, summer, fire
According to the Theory of the four humours, black bile corresponded to what organ, season, and element?
Spleen, autumn, earth
According to the Theory of the four humours, phlegm corresponded to what organ, season, and element?
Brain, winter, water
According to the Theory of Temperament, what temperament corresponded to blood?
Sanguine (courageous, positive)
According to the Theory of Temperament, what temperament corresponded to Yellow bile?
Choleric (ambitious, short-tempered)
According to the Theory of Temperament, what temperament corresponded to Black bile?
Melancholic (Introspective, serious)
According to the Theory of Temperament, what temperament corresponded to phlegm?
Phlegmatic (peaceful, sluggish)
How was personality viewed in the Middle ages?
It didn’t exist, instead, individuals personified their place in society
what is the modern view of personality?
an enduring pattern of thoughts, feeling and behaviour. Characteristic traits and unique dispositions. shift from personification to personalization
