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Question
With reference to "Hippocrates" type Theory of Personality, mention any one kind of humour?
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Solution
Melancholic humor
Explanation:
Hippocrates' theory of personality defines four sorts of humour, each correlating to a different temperament. Melancholic humor is a type of humour that involves introspection, sensitivity, and a predisposition towards sorrow or depression. Melancholic persons are analytical, detail-oriented, and creative, yet may experience mood swings and pessimism. This form of humour is connected with excessive black bile.
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