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The theory that the mental faculties are shown on the surface of the head or skull.

Phrenology

The theory that the mental faculties are shown on the surface of the head or skull.

The term applied to the psychological theories of Gall and Spurzheim, founded upon 1, the discovery that the brain, as the organ of the mind, is not so much a single organ as a complex congeries of organs; and 2, observations as to the existence of a certain correspondence between the aptitudes of the individual and the configuration of his skull.

Phrenology

The term applied to the psychological theories of Gall and Spurzheim, founded upon 1, the discovery…

A theory which claims to be able to determine character, personality traits, and criminality on the basis of the shape of the head. This technique was developed in the early 1800's and is currently discredited as a pseudoscience.

Phrenology

A theory which claims to be able to determine character, personality traits, and criminality on the…

This apparatus features an annular graduated base holding the base parallel to the brain of the subject. Stating that the personality traits of a person can be determined by the shape of their head. Phrenology is based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind

An Annular Graduated Base Phrenometer

This apparatus features an annular graduated base holding the base parallel to the brain of the subject.…