Cautiousness
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Cautiousness is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.
Definition
Cautiousness is a negative energetical faculty. It stands for fear and shyness and will slow down activity. An overdeveloped Cautiousness will give a shy and fearful subject, with procrastination, irresolution and indecision. Moderately developed, it brings balanced circumspection, the capacity to act prudently and carefully. A negative Cautiousness stands for reckless action, imprudence, immoderation.
Localisation
On the sides of the skull, slightly behind the perpendicular line.
Interaction with other faculties
- Cautiousness + Affection: fear to hurt other people, thus tact, friendliness
- Cautiousness + Approbativeness: fear for other people's opinion, not daring to tell the truth.