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1. Four Temperaments

2. • Four temperaments is a proto-
psychological theory that suggests that there
are four fundamental personality types,

3. • sanguine (optimistic leader-like)
• choleric (bad-tempered or irritable)
• melancholic (analytical and quiet)
• phlegmatic(relaxed and peaceful).
Note: Most formulations include the possibility
of mixtures of the types.

4. In Waldorf education and anthroposophy,
the temperaments are used to help understand
personality.
They are seen as avenues into teaching; as
each child is considered to possess a unique
blend of the four, they can be utilized to
individualize the methods used with individual
children and establishing a class balance, as well
as to help with discipline.