Question

The Greek physician Hippocrates classified people into four types based on fluids or humors. Which one of the following is NOT a type proposed by him?

• A. Sanguine
• B. Phlegmatic
• C. Endomorphic
• D. Choleric

Hint:

Hippocrates used body fluids. Endomorphic comes from Sheldon's body-build types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Hippocrates linked temperament to four body fluids called humors. Each fluid gave rise to one personality type. We need the option that is not one of these four.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Recall the four types: sanguine (blood), phlegmatic (phlegm), choleric (yellow bile) and melancholic (black bile). Anything else is not from Hippocrates.

Step 3: Check option (1): Sanguine.
Sanguine is the type linked with blood. It is one of the four types of Hippocrates. So (1) is not the answer.

Step 4: Check option (2): Phlegmatic.
Phlegmatic is the type linked with phlegm. It is also one of the four. So (2) is not the answer.

Step 5: Check option (3): Endomorphic.
Endomorphic is a body type in the system of Sheldon, who classified people by body build. It was not proposed by Hippocrates. So (3) is the answer.

Step 6: Check option (4): Choleric.
Choleric is the type linked with yellow bile. It is one of the four. So (4) is not the answer.

Final Answer:
Endomorphic belongs to Sheldon's scheme, not to Hippocrates. This is option (3). \[ \boxed{\text{Option (3)}} \]