5 Questions
What is graphology?
The analysis of handwriting to determine personality traits
How is graphology generally regarded in the scientific community?
As a pseudoscience or scientifically questionable practice
Why is graphology sometimes incorrectly used to refer to forensic document examination?
Due to the fact that aspects of forensic document examination are occasionally referred to as graphanalysis
What do empirical studies show about the validity of graphology for personality evaluation?
They fail to show the validity claimed by its supporters
How have mental health professionals rated graphology as a psychological test?
As one of the top five most discredited psychological tests
Explore the controversial practice of graphology, the analysis of handwriting to discern personality traits. Despite lacking scientific backing, it has been utilized in legal contexts in the past. Discover more about this pseudoscience and its historical significance.
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