parapsychology

Noun

Meaning

phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

psychic phenomenon insight analytic clairvoyance premonition clinical psychology neuropsychology psychophysiology telepathy extrasensory perception differential psychology general psychology experimental psychology psychic phenomena applied psychology

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Antonyms

certainty certitude craziness

Hypernyms

anomalous communication psychic communication psychical communication

Hyponyms

clairvoyance psychokinesis esp telekinesis extrasensory perception E.S.P.

Examples

French has noted his position is "the minority view among critics of parapsychology". Source: Internet

Asked about research in the field, 22% thought that it should be discouraged, 63% that it should be allowed but not encouraged, and 10% that it should be encouraged; neuroscientists were the most hostile to parapsychology of all the specialties. Source: Internet

He regards most of parapsychology as pseudoscience because of the way in which it is approached and conducted, but nonetheless sees it as a legitimate science that "must be pursued", and from which real scientific discoveries may develop. Source: Internet

Hutchinson, p. 37 He held an interest in parapsychology and was an early member of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), he was not convinced of spiritualism but remained open to the possibility of supernatural phenomena. Source: Internet

As of 2007, parapsychology research is represented in some 30 different countries and a number of universities worldwide continue academic parapsychology programs. Source: Internet

He has been quoted as saying that he regarded parapsychology and other research into the paranormal as tantamount to "tempting God" and seeking "signs and wonders". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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