Graphology
Graphology is the analysis of handwriting with attempt to determine someone’s personality traits.
About Graphology
Graphology is based on the principle that every individual’s handwriting has a character of its own and this is entirely due to the uniqueness of the writer’s personality. It is the writer’s deviations from the copybook learnt that allows expert graphologists to assess, with the greatest accuracy, the character and capabilities of the writer.
Handwriting is a universal skill that does not discriminate against sex, race, colour or creed. Graphology gives an unbiased outline of the unique personality and behavior of an individual, without them even being present.
Graphology is a blend of art and science. It is a science because it measures the structure and movement of the written forms – slants, angles and spacing are accurately calculated and the pressure is observed in magnification and with precision. And it is an art because the graphologist has constantly to keep in mind the total context in which the writing is taking place: the ‘gestalt’ of the writing as a whole.
Writing consists of three things – movement, spacing and form. A graphologist studies these variations as they occur in each of these aspects of writing, and attaches psychological interpretations to them. Expert graphologists can achieve a very high degree of accuracy.
Uses of Graphology
Appearances can be deceptive, but handwriting never lies. Handwriting reveals how the writer thinks, feels and behaves, and it does so directly and immediately. It shows the motivation that lies behind actions and outlines the writer’s propensity to behave in ways that may not be expected. Graphology not only examines behavior, but the subconscious or the whys that lie behind actions, providing information that could not be established in any other way or in such a quick time. This makes graphology a very powerful tool. Handwriting analysis is therefore highly effective in a wide variety of practical situations. It can be used for personality assessment in any area of human activity where people interact. It is ideal, for example, within the following areas:
- Recruitment where it is an invaluable aid because an experienced graphologist can pick out the best candidates, and advise over suitability.
- Management selection in commerce and industry where it is employed in conjunction with psychometric testing.
- Corporate training where it can highlight staff strengths and flag up weaknesses, potential and motivation.
- Security checking and the evaluation of honesty and integrity.
- Career guidance for those seeking employment or a change of direction.
- Compatibility assessments for business and personal relationships.
- Personality profiling for individuals seeking self awareness and self developement.
- Child and family guidance to help resolve sensitive issues.
- Historical profiling for genealogists and biographers who want to learn more about people who have died.
- Document examination and forensic analysis for assessing forgeries and poison pen issues. (Note: B.I.G. tutors do not teach this specialist area.)
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