High School

Which of the following are categories of William Sheldon's distinct criminal physiques?

A. Endomorph, ectomorph, and meanomorph
B. Mesomorph, meanomorph, and endomorph
C. Ectomorph, mendomorph, and orodomorph
D. Ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph

Answer :

D. Ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph are under William Sheldon's categories of criminal physiques.

In the 1940s, psychologist and physician William Herbert Sheldon introduced the idea of somatotypes.

Sheldon believed that these body types were associated with specific personality traits and behaviors, although his ideas have been largely discredited in contemporary psychology.

  • Endomorphs have a rounder physique with more body fat and were seen as sociable and relaxed.
  • Ectomorphs are thin with little fat and were thought to be introverted and intellectual.
  • Mesomorphs, distinguished by their muscular build, were considered assertive and adventurous.