PPT-Myths and Measurements: From Phrenology to Anthropometry

HI269 Week 3 Phrenology and the bumpy path to the embodied mind Phrenology Key points Propounded by Franz Joseph Gall 17581828 phrenology was based in the idea that the brain had approximately 26 organs or mental faculties each of which represented a particular trait or propensity such as intelligence acquisitiveness and selfesteem. classification. Kill or Cure. Week . 13. Outline. The ‘allure of numbers’ Part 1. Measuring heads to establish hierarchy: from phrenology to . craniometry. Measuring bodies to establish identity: from suspect imperial subjects to suspect criminal bodies (to fingerprints. Lauren Dawson & Gabrielle . Kosziwka. . Lecture Overview. Use of anthropometric measurements. Direct Measurements. Height (Standing and Sitting). Weight (mass). Head Circumference. Mid-Upper Arm Circumference. s and . the State. HI269. Week . 4. But first…. A few reminders:. Students . must get their first short essay titles approved by the end of Week 5, if they wish to write on a subject of their own choosing.. From Phrenology to Anthropometry. HI269. Week . 3. Phrenology and the bumpy path to the embodied mind…. Phrenology. Key points. Propounded by Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), phrenology was based in the idea that the brain had approximately 26 ‘organs’ or ‘mental faculties’, each of which represented a particular trait or propensity (such as intelligence, acquisitiveness, and self-esteem).. s and . the State. HI269. Week . 4. But first…. A few reminders:. Your first media journal/ . SecondLife. journal/ . SecondLife. . blog. entries are due . by Tuesday Week 5. . Note that my first . Folktales, &. . Fables. What is a myth?. A . traditional. story that explains some aspect of . human life. or . the natural world. .. Myths. , Folktales, and Fables are all considered . oral literature. What is Forensics?. Science in service to . the . law. The use . of science or . technology . in the investigation and . establishment . of facts or evidence in a court . of law. Arthur Conan Doyle. Author of Sherlock Holmes. Phrenology. An important part of . popular culture in. Victorian . England and in Europe during the 19th century. . . Four Assumptions . B. ehind Phrenology. 1) The Mind was made up of “organs”. MYTH = Unproven belief or invented story. Drug myths are unrealistic beliefs that are often used to justify drug use. EXAMPLE = “I drive more carefully when I’ve had a drink than when I’m fully sober.”. articulatory. -phonetic approach. Rita Singh. 1. , . Bhiksha. Raj. 2. , . Deniz. Gencaga. 3. 1. Department of Computer Science, . Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar. 1,2. James K Baker Center for Voice Forensics. Describe how choosing to use drugs, alcohol and tobacco will negatively impact . YOUR health . triangle:. Mental/. Emotional. Social. Physical. MYTH = Unproven belief or invented story. Drug myths are unrealistic beliefs that are often used to justify drug . Myths & Legends. Myths & legends. Legends in their own minds. myths & legends. Hey, I heard a rumor that the national championship uniform is changing from khaki pants to black pants (and black shoes and socks), not true, right?.  .  . ANTHROPOMETRY. Terminologically, anthropometry comes from the word “. anthropos. ” . whichmeans. . human and “. metron. ” which means measurement (. Bridger,1995).. Anthropometrics . Kill or Cure. Week . 13. Outline. The ‘allure of numbers’ Part 1. Measuring heads to establish hierarchy: from phrenology to . craniometry. Measuring bodies to establish identity: from suspect imperial subjects to suspect criminal bodies (to fingerprints.