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From the author: Parapsychology can build bridges to many different scientific disciplines. Demonstrating that it can make valuable contributions to mainstream science will help establish parapsychology's relevance and credibility. Taking psychology as an example, the article gives cases from parapsychology's past and present in which the study of apparent anomalous communication or influence may lead to developments that are of mainstream benefit. First, at a time when experimental psychology was beginning to focus on measuring simple perceptual, cognitive, and motor functions, early psychical researchers helped develop ideas of the mind in psychology. Second, the methodological challenges facing those investigating paranormal claims have led to important developments, such as the use of blind methods that have become widely adopted by the mainstream. Constructive engagement with critics can help identify methodological improvements that have the potential to benefit parapsychology as well as other mainstream areas that are dealing with similar problems such as difficult-to-replicate effects. Last, to build a more persuasive case for psi, parapsychologists need to work together to systematically investigate promising methodologies rather than hopping from one method to another. Preregistering studies as pivotal or exploratory would help to avoid the current problem of controversy over interpretation of meta-analyses conducted with knowledge of study results.

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Title: Parapsychology's contribution to psychology: a view from the front line (1).
Author: Caroline Watt
Publication: The Journal of Parapsychology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 69Issue: 2Page: 215(17)

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Title: Handbook of Indian Psychology.(Book review)
Author: Rex G. Stanford
Publication: The Journal of Parapsychology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2010
Publisher: Parapsychology Press
Volume: 74Issue: 1Page: 194(11)

Article Type: Book review

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In any evolving science, new terms are continually being added as knowledge grows and concepts change. Parapsychology is no exception: over the past century or so, it has evolved its own unique vocabulary, with new phenomena and techniques being described and older ones more precisely delineated. This second edition, revised and expanded, contains some 300 extra terms not included in the first edition, taken both from the older literature and from the very latest research. In all, some 1000 terms are now covered. This volume should therefore be of considerable use to those studying the literature of parapsychology. ... Read more

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a much-needed reference book about psi
Michael A. Thalbourne's "Glossary of Terms Used in Parapsychology" is a much-needed text for scholars studying parapsychology, or amateurs merely interested in finding the right definition for a paranormal word or term. Perhaps you've heard some unusual words or phrases on a television show like "Ghost Whisperer" or "Medium", or a movie like "The Gift" or "White Noise", and wondered what they meant. Now you can find out. Have you ever described someone as 'telekinetic' when you should have said 'telepathic'? Do you know someone who heard what they thought were paranormal voices, and thought it was 'clairvoyance' when, in fact, it was 'clairaudience'? Did you know that a 'Psychic Shuffle' is not a favourite dance of mediums, but a technique for paranormally sorting a deck of cards into a pre-determined order?

Thalbourne's "Glossary" is extremely useful when you need an exact meaning, but it is one of those texts that work well just browsing through for fun. It is a constant source of new material - even I found many unfamiliar terms like IPA ('Incorporeal Personal Agency') and PQ ('Psi Quotient'), and I have been a practicing parapsychologist for many years now! You'll find every parapsychological word and term and its definition that you are ever likely to need or use in this Glossary, and more, from 'Absent Healing' to 'Zener cards'. This text is a must for parapsychology students or anyone interested in the paranormal.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is the first comprehensive collection of essays by many of the world's leading sceptics and parapsychologists. It combines a detailed history of parapsychology and psychic research with a broad view of the current status of the field.Where does parapsychology stand today? Is parapsychology a science? Has ESP been demonstrated? Does psychic power exist? What do the sceptics have to say about the work of J. B. Rhine, S. G. Soal, the British Society for Psychical Research, and other research in parapsychology? How do they view such well-known "psychic" personalities as Eusapia Palladino, the Fox sisters, and Uri Geller? What are the sceptical evaluations of extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, ghosts, near-death experiences, life after death, poltergeists, "psychic detectives," and other paranormal claims? Although a large majority of the essays have been written expressly for this volume, some classical sceptical pieces are included, such as the confessions of Margaret Fox Kane and Douglas Blackburn. ... Read more

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PARAPSYCHOLOGY DEBUNKED
Paul Kurtz, editor
A Skeptics Handbook of Parapsychology

(Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books, 1985) 727 pages
(Library of Congress call number: BF1042.S55 1985)

A good historical source-book
for the investigation of paranormal happenings.
More than you probably want to know about most of the subjects covered.
But a good place to begin to do detailed research
in any of the specialized fields of parapsychology.

If you would like to discover other such skeptical books,
search the Internet for the following exact expression:
"OCCULTISM AND SCIENCE".

James Leonard Park, skeptic.

A must for the bookshelf of any explorer of the mysteries
Presented as a series of essays on the problems facing modern parapsychologists this book is a must have for anyone approaching parapsychology as a science.

Emphasis is placed on skepticism and the need for hard data.The scams and frauds of the past are examined and the role of sleight of hand is covered.

If you firmly believe in Psi power, ghosts, and other such phenomena then this book might leave you a bit perturbed.On the other hand if you wish to approach parapsychology as a science and can maintain a level of skepticism in your investigations then this book is of inestimable value.
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Laboratory tests of extrasensory perception have been going on for over 50 years, attracting international interest within the scientific community. Some scientists believe that these studies are well-conducted, and that positive results obtained support the existence of ESP. In contrast, critics have argued that there are serious methodological errors in such experiemnts and that their results should be ignored. However, both sides agree that there are many ways in which errors may arise in ESP studies and that anyone involved in conducting or assessing such experiments should be aware of these potential pitfalls. Recommendations and commentary on safeguarding the testing of extrasensory perception has previously been scattered throughout an extensive literature. This book brings together this material and discusses the issues, providing clear guidelines in a checklist format to aid researchers to carry out and recognize testing in this area of science. This is the second volume in a series on "Guidelines for Parapsychological Research" edited by Richard Wiseman, co-author of this title and of the first text in the series, "Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants". ... Read more

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EXPLORING THE PARANORMAL
Andrew Neher
The Psychology of Transcendence

(first edition: Prentice-Hall, 1980)
(New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1990)398 pages
(Library of Congress call number: BF1031.N43 1990)

A critical examination of paranormal experiences:
religious visions, ESP, psychokinesis; faith healing; auras; ghosts, mediums;
out-of-the-body experiences; astrology; UFOs; & the Bermuda Triangle.
A balanced account--attempting to find some value in these beliefs
while maintaining a scientific approach.
Because Neher presents each phenomenon briefly,
this might be a good place to start one's study of the paranormal.
There are nearly 900 references in the back,
showing that the author has done comprehensive research.

If you would like to find similar books critical of paranormal claims,
search the Internet for the following expression:
"OCCULTISM AND SCIENCE".

James Leonard Park, skeptic.

Excellent
This is an excellent level headed book. It introduces psychological insight into paranormal and mystical phenomena. He offers a Psychological perspective, But the author doesn't force any opinions on you. There are many exercises related to the different chapters to experiment with also. ... Read more

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The Parapsychology Foundation's brief pamphlet, Introduction to Parapsychology, presents an illustrated historical overview of scientific interest in the paranormal from ancient times to recent times. Important persons from Prospero Lambertini to the founders of the Society for Psychical Research to Dr. J. B. Rhine to the PF's founder, the Irish medium, Eileen J. Garrett are included. A handy introduction to the field. ... Read more

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The scope of contemporary parapsychological research and thought is reflected in the numerous contributions to the 33rd annual convention of the Parapsychological Association, held August 1990 in Chevy Chase, MD. The current volume contains abbreviated versions of 24 original papers presented at the convention, covering such topics as innovative procedures in parapsychology, statistical issues, meta-analyses of extraversion/ESP studies and dice/PK studies, Ganzfeld research, brain activity and ESP, displacement effects and psi-missing, historical accounts of spiritualism and early psychical research, defensiveness and psi, surveys of opinions on parapsychology and psi-related experiences, and psi in counseling. Also included are abstracts of contributions to a symposium on "International Communication and Collaboration in Parapsychology" and separate panel discussions on poltergeists and on children and psi. The Presidential Address by K.R. Rao on "Heretical Parapsychology: On the Scope and Substance of Psychical Research" is reproduced in full, and abstracted versions of two invited addresses "The Enemies of Parapsychology" by R.A. McConnell and "Is Psi a Subcognitive Process?" by G.R. Schmeidler) are featured. ... Read more

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This collection of essays shows consciousness studies in the context of scholarly investigation and liberal thinking. It was written to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Parapsychology Research Group. However, the subject matter is not confined to parapsychology; the volume is, more generally, a collection of essays on and experiments in consciousness. It includes theoretical material on the philosophy of science and experimental reports. Many of the contributors are recognized as outstanding, original researchers in the field of parapsychology, such as Russell Targ, Charles T. Tart, Willis Harman, Stanley Krippner, and Stanislav Grof. These conclusions greatly challenge predominant theories about the nature of the mind, science, and many dogmas within the fields of medicine, physics, and psychology. ... Read more

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An expanding view on the subject of the paranormal.
This book has a nice collection of very diverse focuses that all fall under the rubric of parapsychology. The chapters offer insight into contemporary issues facing the field. This book offers great leads for anyserious student of paranormal. ... Read more

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Updating and expanding the materials from the first edition, Anomalistic Psychology, Second Edition integrates and systematically treats phenomena of human consciousness and behaviors that appear to violate the laws of nature. The authors present and detail a new explanatory concept they developed that provides a naturalistic interpretation for these phenomena -- Magical Thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in cognitive psychology, research methods, thinking, and parapsychology.
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Not a review but a complaint
Don't buy this book until the price it at 50.00 dollars. That's what it's worth. Any higher price and it's gouging and taking advantage of you. ... Read more