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VISCEROTONIA [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Characterology
DEF

A dimension of temperament characterized by relaxation and sociability.

DEF

The tendency toward gregariousness and physical comfort.

CONT

Characteristic of endomorphy is the personality constellation, viscerotonia, characterized by gluttony for food, love of comfort, sociability, need for affection, dependency, tolerance, and complacency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Caractérologie
DEF

Type psychologique de Sheldon, caractérisé par une tendance à la relaxation, l'amour du confort, de la bonne chère, une grande sociabilité, le besoin de contact avec les êtres vivants, la recherche d'affection et d'approbation.

Spanish

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