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ASTHENIC TYPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physiognomy (Psychology)
DEF

A type of physical constitution: slender, flat in front, long chested, poor muscular development.

CONT

The asthenic type, physically characterised by a narrow trunk, long limbs and a thin face, was described by Kretschmer as introverted, shy, often cold and calculating and rather dull.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physiognomonie (Psychologie)
DEF

Constitution de l'individu d'aspect chétif, mince, à thorax étroit et allongé.

CONT

Kretschmer mit au point une méthode de mesure du corps qui l'amena à établir une classification selon trois types physiques : le type pycnique [...], le type athlétique [...] et le type asthénique [...]. Puis il découvrit que la fréquence des troubles psychiatriques variait pour chacun de ces types physiques, le type pycnique étant associé à la maladie maniaco-dépressive, et le type asthénique à la schizophrénie.

Spanish

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