An Introduction to the Psychology of Paranormal Belief and Experience

Anthony L. Jinks

An Introduction to the Psychology of Paranormal Belief and Experience

Anthony L. Jinks

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Unsympathetic psychology-based explanations remain the popular response to supernatural experiences. This study offers a balanced and accessible analysis of various explanations for the paranormal. By providing insight into how these theories are applied, and at times misapplied, to enquiry into the paranormal, this work clarifies the relationship between the field of psychology and the supernatural.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	U.S.
Publisher	McFarland
Number of pages	267
ISBN (Print)	9780786465446
Publication status	Published - 2012

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