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11.3.4. GROUP 3: THE ASPIRING FACULTIES
11.3.4. GROUP 3: THE ASPIRING FACULTIES
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Starting from cautiousness, these faculties rise upward and backward from above the ears, approaching and reaching the crown of the head. They are sometimes termed the “lower sentiments” or the “self-controlling” group, as it is quite possible to elevate them from the involuntary to the voluntary stage.
14. Approbativeness: When developed, this shows appreciation of public acclaim and often the will to win it, along with fame and social position. Excessive development leads to self-praise, and denotes the publicity seeker who is often oversensitive to criticism. Deficiency shows an unconventional, Bohemian nature with disregard for popular opinion.
15. Self-esteem: At the crown of the head. When developed, shows a commanding nature, with desire for authority and importance. Excessive development betokens arrogance, conceit, and a domineering manner. Deficiency shows an incompetent person, incapable of appreciating his own worth.
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.
