The Psychology of the Paranormal

Name: The Psychology of the Paranormal
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138307858
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By David Groome and Michael Eysenck and Robin Law

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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The Psychology of the Paranormal examines intriguing questions about mediums, alien abductions, and horoscopes, exploring experiences that challenge straightforward scientific explanation. The book delves into how psychologists have studied phenomena like clairvoyance, astrology, and alien abduction to understand human belief systems.

It challenges myths such as Extra Sensory Perception while investigating whether our lives can be influenced by the stars, ultimately revealing why belief in the paranormal remains widespread despite its unlikelihood.
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Ideal for readers interested in psychology, philosophy, and the scientific investigation of paranormal beliefs. Suitable for those curious about how psychological research explains extraordinary experiences and superstition.

The Psychology of the Paranormal presents an engaging introduction to belief in, and experience of, the paranormal. Large proportions of the world’s population believe in some form of paranormal phenomena, and this book will consider the existence of supporting evidence, as well offer important insights into the origins of human belief systems.

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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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138307858

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 92

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David Groome Education & Reference Michael Eysenck Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Robin Law Series: The Psychology of Everything

About the Author

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.