Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:
Galen elaborated on the role of the four humors in personal character and temperament. According to him, the material world was made up of four elements?
Options:
earth, sky, fire, and water
earth, sky, fire, and air
earth, air, fire, and water
sky, fire, air, and water
Correct Answer:
earth, air, fire, and water
Explanation:
Galen elaborated on the role of the four humors in personal character and temperament. According to him, the material world was made up of four elements, viz. earth, air, fire, and water which combined to form four essential body fluids, viz. blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm. Each of these fluids was seen to be responsible for a different temperament.