Summarize William Sheldon's approach to personality. Have studies found evidence that physical characteristics are related to personality?
What will be an ideal response?
* Sheldon suggested the shape of one's body determines personality and described three body types (endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph).
* Researchers have discovered people use physical features such as a pleasant voice, facial expressions, and smiling to predict personality; however, there is little convincing evidence that body type is related to personality.
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