graphology

     

Graphology is the stuy and analysis of handwriting especially in relation to human psychology. In the medical field, it can be used to refer to the study of handwriting as an aid in diagnosis and tracking of diseases of the brain and nervous system. The term is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to forensic document examination.

Trivia about graphology

  • It's the examination of handwriting to detect forgery or to gauge personality
  • (Cheryl of the Clue Crew shows off her handwriting at the blackboard.) Tall letters, like the "L"s here, are a sign of pride according to this -ology, a term coined in 1875
  • In this area of study, handwriting is analyzed to determine personality traits
  • Jot this down--it's the study of handwriting