The Psychology of the Paranormal
1st Edition
Published on 16. April 2019
Book
Hardback
92 pages
978-1-138-30785-8 (ISBN)
Description
Can mediums communicate with the dead? Do people really believe they've been abducted by aliens? Why do some people make life decisions based on their horoscope?
The Psychology of the Paranormal explores some commonly held beliefs regarding experiences so strange they can defy an obvious scientific explanation. The book explains how psychologists have conducted experiments to provide insight into phenomena such as clairvoyance, astrology, and alien abduction, as well as teaching us fundamental truths about human belief systems.
From debunking myths about Extra Sensory Perception, to considering whether our lives can truly be fated by the stars, The Psychology of the Paranormal shows us that however unlikely, belief in the paranormal will continue to be widespread.
The Psychology of the Paranormal explores some commonly held beliefs regarding experiences so strange they can defy an obvious scientific explanation. The book explains how psychologists have conducted experiments to provide insight into phenomena such as clairvoyance, astrology, and alien abduction, as well as teaching us fundamental truths about human belief systems.
From debunking myths about Extra Sensory Perception, to considering whether our lives can truly be fated by the stars, The Psychology of the Paranormal shows us that however unlikely, belief in the paranormal will continue to be widespread.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-30785-8 (9781138307858)
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David Groome | Michael Eysenck | Robin Law
The Psychology of the Paranormal
E-Book
04/2019
1st Edition
Routledge
€19.49
Available for download
Persons
David Groome was formerly Principal Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK. In 2009, he received the BPS Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Psychology.
Michael Eysenck is Professorial Fellow at Roehampton University and Emeritus Professor and Honorary Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Robin Law is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK.
Michael Eysenck is Professorial Fellow at Roehampton University and Emeritus Professor and Honorary Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Robin Law is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Astrology
Chapter 3 Extra-sensory perception
Chapter 4 Spirits and mediums
Chapter 5 Alien encounters and abductions
Chapter 6 Religious beliefs
Chapter 7 Explaining paranormal beliefs
Chapter 2 Astrology
Chapter 3 Extra-sensory perception
Chapter 4 Spirits and mediums
Chapter 5 Alien encounters and abductions
Chapter 6 Religious beliefs
Chapter 7 Explaining paranormal beliefs