American constitutionalist psychologist described body shape (called somatotyping) from nude photographs by placing a person into one of three categories-thin, muscular, or fat-but his work was later criticized for attempting to identify superior and inferior human physiques tied to personality and intellectual pursuits.

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American constitutionalist psychologist described body shape (called somatotyping) from nude photographs by placing a person into one of three categories-thin, muscular, or fat-but his work was later criticized for attempting to identify superior and inferior human physiques tied to personality and intellectual pursuits.

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William H. Sheldon is the psychologist known for developing the concept of somatotyping, which classified human bodies into three types: ectomorph (thin), mesomorph (muscular), and endomorph (fat). His work was indeed criticized for attempting to link these body types with personality traits and intellectual abilities, suggesting a hierarchy of human value based on physical characteristics.

American Constitutionalist Psychologist Described Body Shape (Called Somatotyping) from Nude