Phrenology (noun)

The study of the structure and functions of the brain and how they are related to behavior and mental abilities.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'phren' meaning 'mind' and 'logos' meaning 'study', phrenology is the study of the structure and functions of the brain and how they are related to behavior and mental abilities.

Examples:

1. Phrenology was a popular pseudo-science in the 19th century, but is now considered to be unscientific.
2. Phrenologists believed that the shape of a person's head indicated their mental abilities and personality traits.
3. Critics of phrenology pointed out that there was no scientific evidence to support the claims made by phrenologists.
4. Phrenology was used to justify prejudice and discrimination against certain groups of people.
5. Phrenology has been discredited as a science, but the study of the relationship between brain structure and function continues to be an important area of research.