Sheldon Somatotypes

Question 1

Defenition

Answer 1

American phychologist, devoted to observing human bodies. He believed there are 3 different body types which determined personality features and how likely someone is to commit a crime.

Question 2

First body type, ectomorphs

Answer 2

Thin fine boned, were said to have tendency towards an introverted, thoughtful and sensitive personality.

Question 3

Second, mesomorphs

Answer 3

Square and muscular, tendency towards active, assertive and aggressive personality.

Question 4

Third, endomorphs

Answer 4

Rounded and soft (fat), tendency to have a relaxed, comfortable and extroverted personality.

Question 5

Who is most likely and least likely to commit crime?

Answer 5

Sheldon beloved mesomorphs are most likely to commit crimes as they are attracted to the risk and have body to make it happen.
Ectomorphs are least likely to commit them however as they are shy and wanting to take risk.

Question 6

Strengths

Answer 6

• sample size is large
• found evidence for his studies
• other studies conformed

Question 7

Weaknesses

Answer 7

• relies solely on body factors
• it was only Sheldon’s judgment so reliability can be questioned.