The Psychology of the Paranormal

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.

List of contents

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

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Eysenck, Michael (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London Eysenck, Eysenck Michael, Groome, David Groome, David (Formerly at the University of Westminster Groome, David (Formerly of University of Westminst Groome, David (Formerly of University of Westminster Groome, Groome David, Robin Law, Robin (Westminster University Law, Law Robin
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9781138307889
• ISBN: 978-1-138-30788-9
• Series: The Psychology of Everything; The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; PSYCHOLOGY / Experimental Psychology, Parapsychological studies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Psychic Phenomena / General