Anomalistic psychology
By: Nicola Holt... [et al.].
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780230301504
Subjects: PSYCHOLOGY / Personality; Psychology; RELIGION / Mysticism; Psychological aspects; PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology; Parapsychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology
Description: "From the ancient world to the present day, anomalous experiences - such as apparitions, premonitions, out-of-body and near-death experiences - provide stories that continue to mystify and intrigue. In this lively introduction, the authors investigate what these stories signify, and why some people turn to the paranormal for explanation. From defining anomalous experiences to examining the psychological models and methods that have been used to explain them, this text will help open up these strange tales to analysis. Whatever your level of study, this introduction will guide you through the key areas of this fascinating subject. "--
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Introduction & Overview; title: Cognitive Explanations; title: Personality and Individual Difference Explanations; title: Explanations for Superstitious Beliefs and Behaviour; title: Issues of Pseudoscience and Scientific Fraud; title: Methodological Issues Related to the Study of Paranormal Cognition; title: Apparitions; title: Mental Mediumship; title: Conclusions.