anthropscopy

Example:He adopted the pseudoscience of physiognomy to make his confrontations as nerve-racking as possible.

Definition:the study of the association between a person's physical characteristics and their character or mental or emotional state.

Example:The reflexologist believed that character reading could provide valuable insights into the client's well-being.

Definition:the practice of attempting to understand a person's character through their physical features or behavior.

Example:In many cultures, face reading traditions have been practiced for centuries, offering a window to the soul.

Definition:the art or practice of inferring information about a person's character or situation from the features of their face.