The same analyses as the above revealed as follows: (3) The score
was higher, as the above, in the MF than
in LF group and also
higher when the magnitude of increase in skin resistance during
trials was smaller than when greater than the average. (4) These
results did not support, therefore, the author’s predictions that the
score would be lower in the M F than in the LF group and far higher
when the magnitude of increase in skin resistance was smaller than
when greater in the higher score group. The findings revealed that
when the frequency of calls was higher, the response was likely to
have been more automatic and less vulnerable to resistance, and
thereby to have facilitated the interaction of the response with the
ESP process. — DA
ologia.
1973.
/( 3). 25-27. 2 illus
A philosophical/ theological discussion of Father Oscar Que-
vedo’s position, on the one hand, that the self-proclaimed “healers"
are sociopaths and especially dangerous when they deceive clients
with their “healing, and, on the other hand, Christ s commandment
(from Quevedo’s own religion) to “go and cure the sick." Quevcdo
responds by distinguishing the intentions of Christ and the apostles
from those of modern day “healers" and by arguing that Christ
never ran mass “demonstrations” of “faith healing
nor engendered
mass emotional hysteria as do modern “healers.” — P.V.G.
01419. Anteuas, Joaquim. Facts of real life. Revista de Parapsico-
logia,
1973, /(3), 28-29.
illus
Brief description of four dramatic spontaneous cases is presented
with their spiritistic or superstitious interpretation by the experients
and alternative “parapsychological explanations”
(i.e., potential
normal a nd nsi-based explanations). — P.V.G.
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE
REVISTA DE PARAPSICOLOGIA
(Editor: Patric
V. Giesler)
SPANISH LANGUAGE
PSf COMUNICA CION
(Editor: Carlos S. Alvarado)
01414. Quevedo, Oscar Q. The problem of healing: Part I. Revista
de Parapsicologia,
1973, 1(3), 4-11. 7 illus; 13 refs
This
is the
first
in a series of 15 articles
in which the author
describes and evaluates the techniques of specific healers including
“psychic surgeons,” healing rituals and practices, and the related
claims of extraordinary cures. The topic of healing is introduced in
this Part I with a brief sketch of famous healers around the world.
The author suggests that Brazil leads the world as a source of
healers and healing sects. Emphasis is given to spiritistic healing
groups and their beliefs. The author concludes that the healing
beliefs and practices reviewed induce hypnotic states and reactions
that bring about the highly acclaimed “cures.” — P.V.G.
01415.
Friderichs,
Edvino
A.
Witchcraft and
“the
evil
eye.”
Revista de Parapsicologia,
1973, 1(3), 12-17. 5
illus;
ref
Examples of witchcraft and their popular interpretations are
given and discussed in terms of their overall prejudicial effects on
practitioners and believers. The witchcraft, when effective, may be
properly
explained
according
to
the
author
by
fundamental
constructs in parapsychology. For example, a victim’s subconscious
picks up the ill intentions of the witch telepathically and is received
as
a
negative
suggestion;
the
victim’s
misfortune
is
then
a
consequence of his or her own negative autosuggestions. Such
cases require a certain predisposing psychological instability. The
author concludes that one’s own faith in one’s stability is the best
defense against “evil eye” and other witchcraft;
in ^he case of
possible psychokinetic effects, the author claims that these do not
influence humans (poltergeist objects not hitting victims is discussed
to support this contention). — P.V.G.
01416. Lomparte, Victoria V. Biographies. Revista de Parapsico-
logia,
1973,
/ (3), 18-19. 2 illus
Three short biographical sketches are presented: of Jesuit expert
on
Brazilian
spiritualism Edvino Augusta
Friderichs;
author-
lawyer and researcher of French occultism Maurice Colinon; and
the famous physician and originator of the “magnetism” concept
and associated techniques Friedrich (Franz) Antonio Mesmer. —
P.V.G.
01417.
Doceste,- Salvador Garcia. Our opinion. Revista de Para-
psicologia,
1973, 1(3), 22-24. 2 illus; 8 refs
Indian parapsychologist Hemendra Nath Banerjee s best proofs
of reincarnation
(past-life memories, unusual birthmarks cor-
responding to the fatal wounds of the deceased, and mediumistic
“spirit communications”) are described and evaluated critically in
terms of what the author feels are superior alternative normal
and/or super-psi.explanations. — P.V.G.
01420. Alvarado,
Carlos
S. Joseph Banks Rhine
(1895-1980):
Pioneer in experimental parapsychology. Psi Comunicacion,
1980,
6(1 1/ 12), 9-18. 54 refs
.
An historical review of some aspects of J.B. Rhine’s work in
parapsychology. Emphasis is placed on (
I ) early psychical research
activities such as a seance with Margery and initial contact with
McDougall and Prince, (2) early research at Duke University, and
(3) controversies concerning Rhine’s ESP work-in the 1930s.
It
is
argued that Rhine established an experimental paradigm in which
problems were investigated in a systematic way and standardized
tests capable of quantitative evaluation were used
in ways that
changed the field of parapsychology. Rhine's work is considered to
have been influenced by his early nonexperimental activities.
DA/C. S. A.
01421. Jordan Pena, Jose
Luis. “Poltergeists,” an elusive phe-
nomenon. Psi Comunicacion,
1980, 6(1 1/ 12),
19-24.
It
is very difficult to form an idea of the nature of poltergeists
without understanding diverse physical parameters of the building
or place where the disturbances occur.
It would be useful to have a
mathematical model of the “behavior” of parts of the structure such
as
pillars, walls, and foundations created by means of a net
ol
phonometric sensors connected to a computer. The role of normal
vibrations and acoustic
effects then could
be assessed. A
case
investigated by the author
is briefly described....
It developed
in a
beauty parlor and involved movement, breakage of objects, and
the turning on of electrical message equipment. The phenomena
were so elusive that no conclusion about their nature could
be
reached. — C.S.A.
01422. Bardasano Rubio, Jose Luis, and Arano Bermejo, Begona.
The significance of “psi” phenomena: Theories on its nature. Psi
Comunicacion,
1980, 6(11/12), 25-30. 32 refs
A brief review of theories of psi is presented, classifying them as
(1)
physical
models
(electromagnetic
hypothesis,
field
effects,
psychic energy and resonance, quantum mechanics); (2) mental or
vitalistic models
(collective unconscious,
psychoanalytic
ap-
proaches, Roll’s psi field theory); and (3) noncausal models (syn-
chronicity). None of these theories are considered satisfactory.
It is
emphasized that
it
is important for theories to generate research.
Physical models are preferred for this reason. — C.S.A.
01423. Grau Martinez, Joaquin. Man and his beyond. Psi Comuni-
cacion,
1980, 6(11/12), 31-37. 30 refs
The concept of an integral reality is presented in relation to the
human mind’s way of perceiving
reality.
It
is known
that wc
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