Early personality theories assumed that personality was expressed in people's physical appearance. Which alternative correctly matches an early approach with a definition
A)physiognomy -- personality is expressed in the shape of the skull
B)phrenology - personality is expressed in body type
C)somatology - personality is expressed in the shape of the skull
D)physiognomy - personality is expressed in facial characteristics

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Physiognomy is the practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face. This contrasts with phrenology and somatology, which focus on the skull and body type, respectively.

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