PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sheldon described endomorphs as being relaxed, comfortable, good-humored, even-tempered, sociable, and tolerant. Endomorphs enjoy affection and detest disapproval. Queen Latifah and Jack Black would be considered endomorphs. The third somatotype is the mesomorph.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ectomorphic Type The ectomorph body type is characterized by long, thin muscles and limbs and low fat storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sheldon defined three body types believed to be associated with criminality: mesomorphs, who are athletically fit; endomorphs, who are overweight, and ectomorphs, who are characterized by fragility and thinness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sheldon’s Theory of Personality (Type Theory): He claimed that a body type could be linked with the personality of that person. He says that a fat person with a large bone structure tends to have an outgoing and more relaxed personality while a more muscular body typed person is more active and aggressive.