Sheldon's Somatotypes

Question 1

What did Sheldon think made criminals different from non-criminals?

Answer 1

Their body type

Question 2

What were the three different body types (somatotypes) Sheldon differentiated people in to?

Answer 2

Endomorphs, Ectomorphs and Mesomorphs

Question 3

What are body characteristics of Endomorphs?

Answer 3

Rounded, soft, fat, lacking muscle and wide hips

Question 4

What are body characteristics of Ectomorphs?

Answer 4

Thin, fragile, lacking muscle & fat, flat chested, narrow hips & shoulders, a thin face and high forehead

Question 5

What are body characteristics of Mesomorphs?

Answer 5

Muscular, hard bodied, little fat, strong limbs, broad shoulders and a narrow waist

Question 6

What are social characteristics of Endomorphs?

Answer 6

Sociable, relaxed, comfortable and outgoing

Question 7

What are social characteristics of Ectomorphs?

Answer 7

Self-conscious, fragile, inward looking, emotionally restrained and thoughtful

Question 8

What are social characteristics of Mesomorphs?

Answer 8

Adventurous, sensation-seeking, assertive and domineering

Question 9

Why are Mesomorphs likely to engage in crime?

Answer 9

They are more likely to be attracted by the risk-taking it involves and their imposing physique and assertiveness can be important assets in crime