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| − | [[Graphology]] is the study of [[human]] handwriting with the intent of assessing a person's [[psychological]] state. | + | [[Image:Handwriting.jpg|right]] |
| + | [[Graphology]] is the study and analysis of [[human]] handwriting with the intent of assessing a person's [[psychological]] state. Handwriting experts are technically known as forensic document examiners. | ||
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| + | Some Graphologists believe details like spacing of words, dotted "i's" and crossed "t's", could reveal unconscious mental functions. | ||
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| + | :: As an example it is said that: ''Hillary Clinton is smart and forceful, John McCain is proud but has a volatile temper, and Barack Obama is a diplomat who deals well with different people and situations.'' <ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080518/ts_alt_afp/usvotegraphology In US election, every (written) word counts] Yahoo! news. </ref> | ||
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| + | Neuroscientist [[Barry Beyerstein]] (1996) considers the majority of the notions of graphologists to be no more than sympathetic [[magic]]. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 12:32, May 20, 2008
Graphology is the study and analysis of human handwriting with the intent of assessing a person's psychological state. Handwriting experts are technically known as forensic document examiners.
Some Graphologists believe details like spacing of words, dotted "i's" and crossed "t's", could reveal unconscious mental functions.
- As an example it is said that: Hillary Clinton is smart and forceful, John McCain is proud but has a volatile temper, and Barack Obama is a diplomat who deals well with different people and situations. [1]
Neuroscientist Barry Beyerstein (1996) considers the majority of the notions of graphologists to be no more than sympathetic magic.
References
- ↑ In US election, every (written) word counts Yahoo! news.