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TYPE PYCNIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physiognomy (Psychology)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asthenic type
1, record 1, English, asthenic%20type
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of physical constitution: slender, flat in front, long chested, poor muscular development. 2, record 1, English, - asthenic%20type
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - asthenic%20type
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physiognomonie (Psychologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- type asthénique
1, record 1, French, type%20asth%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- constitution asthénique 2, record 1, French, constitution%20asth%C3%A9nique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constitution de l’individu d’aspect chétif, mince, à thorax étroit et allongé. 3, record 1, French, - type%20asth%C3%A9nique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - type%20asth%C3%A9nique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physiognomy (Psychology)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athletic type
1, record 2, English, athletic%20type
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finally, Kretschmer described an athletic type. These individuals have "balanced" physiques, are muscular, display the personality characteristics of energy and sanguinity and are predisposed towards aggression. 2, record 2, English, - athletic%20type
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physiognomonie (Psychologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- type athlétique
1, record 2, French, type%20athl%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type humain décrit par Kretschmer : musculature accentuée au niveau du thorax; la partie inférieure du corps est élancée, l’ossature solide; le cou est long et robuste, le visage ovale, allongé; tête à reliefs osseux. 2, record 2, French, - type%20athl%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, French, - type%20athl%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fisiognomonía (Psicología)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- biotipo atlético
1, record 2, Spanish, biotipo%20atl%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physiognomy (Psychology)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pyknic type
1, record 3, English, pyknic%20type
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essence of Kretschmer's theory is that each body type is fundamentally associated with personality or character style. The pyknic type includes stocky, rotund, and shorter individuals, who, in Kretschmer's opinion, are predisposed to develop such cyclical mood patterns as manic depression. 2, record 3, English, - pyknic%20type
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physiognomonie (Psychologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- type pycnique
1, record 3, French, type%20pycnique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- constitution pycnique 2, record 3, French, constitution%20pycnique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ernst Kretschmer [...] mit au point une méthode de mesure du corps qui l'amena à établir une classification selon trois types physiques : le type pycnique(corps rond et potelé), le type athlétique(corps vigoureux et musculeux) et le type asthénique(corps linéaire et frêle). Puis il découvrit que la fréquence des troubles psychiatriques variait pour chacun de ces types physiques [...] 3, record 3, French, - type%20pycnique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dysplastic type
1, record 4, English, dysplastic%20type
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of growth which is unharmonious or abnormal, and deviates from genuine biotypes (in proportions and superficial structure). 1, record 4, English, - dysplastic%20type
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- type dysplasique
1, record 4, French, type%20dysplasique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la classification de E. Kretschmer, type physique réunissant des caractéristiques appartenant aux trois autres types :pycnique, leptosome et athlétique, ce qui leur donne un aspect inharmonieux. 1, record 4, French, - type%20dysplasique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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