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Anomalistic Psychology


Anomalistic Psychology

Paperback by Holt, Nicola; Simmonds-Moore, Christine; Luke, David; French, Christopher C. (Goldsmiths College, University of London, LONDON)

Anomalistic Psychology

£18.99

ISBN:
9780230301504
Publication Date:
13 Feb 2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Academic
Pages:
208 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 8 - 13 May 2024
Anomalistic Psychology

Description

How can psychologists explain strange experiences such as hallucinations or unusual beliefs in ghosts and angels? This compelling introduction aims to uncover how and why such beliefs occur, exploring explanations based on different psychological models, and evaluating the scientific basis of parapsychology and the challenges that researchers face.

Contents

Introduction & Overview Cognitive Explanations Personality and Individual Difference Explanations Explanations for Superstitious Beliefs and Behaviour Pseudoscience and the scientific status of parapsychology Methodological issues related to the study of psi Apparitions Out-of-body experiences and near-death experiences Mental Mediumship Concluding comments.

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