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Question
Answer the following:
Mention any one personality type put forward by Sheldon.
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Solution
Personality type put forward by Sheldon is- Endomorph, Mesomorph, Ectomorph.
Sheldon’s Classification:
| Body Type | Body Characteristics | Personality Characteristics |
| Endomorphy | No muscle development etc. prominent stomach. | Takes everything easy, sociable and affectionate. |
| Mesomorphy | Balance between development of stomach and bones | Likes to work, interested in adventurous activities. |
| Ectomorphy | Weak, tall, thin | Pessimist, unsociable and alone |
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