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| − | [[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.
| + | '''Graphology''' is the scientific study and analysis of [[human]] [[handwriting]] with the intent of assessing a person's [[psychological]] state. This is not to be confused with [[forensic]] document examination, which involves the discovery of [[forgeries]] and determining the authenticity of handwriting evidence.<ref>[http://www.abfde.org/FAQs.html American Board of Forensic Document Examiners - Frequently Asked Questions]</ref> |
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| − | Some Graphologists believe details like spacing of words, dotted "i's" and crossed "t's", could reveal unconscious mental functions. | + | 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> | + | :: 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]]. | + | [[Neuroscientist]] [[Barry Beyerstein]] (1996) considers the majority of the notions of graphology to be no more than sympathetic [[magic]]. |
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| | + | == External links == |
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| | + | *[https://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9037756/graphology Graphology] |
| | + | *[http://web.singnet.com.sg/~tjlow/graphology/grapho.htm Graphology / Handwriting Analysis FAQ] |
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| | == References == | | == References == |
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