Secretiveness (Phrenology)
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Secretiveness is a phrenological faculty.
[edit] Definition
Secretiveness confers discretion and diplomacy, with reticence, with the urge to conceal and cover up. A strong Secretiveness stands for deceit, cheating, masking one's true disposition. A weak Secretiveness on the other hand stands for frankness, lack of reserve and self-control.
[edit] Localisation
On the side of the head, between Destructiveness and Cautiousness.
[edit] Interaction with other faculties
- Secretiveness + strong Acquisitiveness: desire to conceal motives, employ underhand methods, double dealing and trickery in business.
- Secretiveness + weak Conscientiousness: lying and deliberate deceit
