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March 13, 2019   SELFISH PROPENSITIES   No comments

11.3.2. GROUP 2: THE SELFISH PROPENSITIES

11.3.2. GROUP 2: THE SELFISH PROPENSITIES
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These faculties are found at the sides of the head, above or around the ears. Excessive width or narrowness of the head in these regions may be the determining factor of their development, rather than any smaller, localized bulges.

7. Vitativeness: When developed, a token of vitality, with the ability to resist ailments. Excessive development shows worry over illness and fear of the future. Deficiency shows lack of stamina or a sickly individual.

8. Combativeness: Reasonably developed, this shows a courageous, energetic nature, with strong powers of resistance. Further development, however, marks the antagonist rather than a good competitor. Excessive development is accompanied by a quarrelsome, quick-tempered disposition, given to argument. Deficiency is the sign of a cowardly, fearful person incapable of self-defense.

9. Destructiveness: When developed, a hard, severe nature, yet efficient as well as ruthless, therefore indicative of executive capacity. Excessive development shows a vindictive trends both cruel and malicious. Deficiency means inability to give orders and a general voidance of decision.

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March 13, 2019   MENTAL FACULTIES, PHRENOLOGY, SOCIAL PROCLIVITIES   No comments

11.3.1. GROUP 1: THE SOCIAL PROCLIVITIES

11.3. DESCRIPTION OF MENTAL FACULTIES
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11.3.1. GROUP 1: THE SOCIAL PROCLIVITIES
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These are located in the lower back of the head, entirely within the region of propensities. When large, they often give a fullness to the entire area.

There are six in all:

1. Amativeness: When developed, this indicates an ardent interest in the opposite sex, an excellent token when supported by helpful faculties, such as friendship, which is synonymous with affection. Conversely, amativeness and secretiveness are a bad combination, tending toward jealousy.

Excessive development of this faculty is indicative of sensuality and overindulgence in all desires. Deficiency shows indifference, frequently evidenced by a shy, retiring nature.

2. Conjugality: Developed, this stresses a constant, faithful love. Excessive development shows a selfish trend, unyielding love, regardless of reciprocation. Deficiency shows a fickle, inconstant nature.

This faculty was not shown on earlier charts, and is sometimes difficult to pinpoint. In some cases, it may be allied by a mingling of surrounding propensities which its development can indicate.

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