type approach Flashcards
what are Peronality types used for?
to represent and communicate a set of expected Behaviours based on similarities.
what are the categories that Hippocrates proposed
based on fluid or Humor. four types. Sanguine, Phlegmatic, Melancholic and Choleric. each categorized by specific Behavioural features.
Charak samhita
Vata, Pitta and Kapha - basis of three humoural elements called tridosha. each refers to a temperament - prakriti.
Trigunas
Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
Sattva guna
attributes like cleanliness , truthfulness, dutifulness, detachment, discipline
rajas guna
includes intensive activity, desire for sense gratification, dissatisfaction, envy for others and a materialistic mentality
tamas guna
anger, arrogance . depression, laziness , feeling of helplessness
sheldon
typology- endomorphic, mesomorphic and ectomorphic
endomorphs
fat , soft and round .
temperament- friendly and sociable .
Mesomorphs
strong musculature, and are rectangular with a strong body build. energetic and courageous .
ectomorphs
thin, long and fragile in body build. brainy, artistic and introvert.
jung
typology- intoverts and extraverts.
introverts
prefer to be alone, tend to avoid others, withdraw themselves in the face of emotional conflicts, and are shy.
extraverts
sociable, outgoing, drawn to occupations that allow dealing directly with people, and react to stress by trying to lose themselves among people and social activity.
friedman and rosenman
type and type b
