The Psychology of Paranormal Belief

The Psychology of Paranormal Belief
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Publisher : Univ of Hertfordshire Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781907396380
ISBN-13 : 1907396381
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Book Synopsis The Psychology of Paranormal Belief by : Harvey J. Irwin

Download or read book The Psychology of Paranormal Belief written by Harvey J. Irwin and published by Univ of Hertfordshire Press. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a thorough and systematic review of investigations into the bases of belief in paranormal phenomena, this discussion explores the four main theoretical approaches relating to the nature of such beliefs. Objective and well-researched, this account addresses different points of view on the topic--while some commentators depict paranormal believers as foolish, others propose that paranormal beliefs must be understood as necessities that serve certain psychodynamic needs. The foundations and shortcomings of each approach are also documented, and a new comprehensive theory attempts to explain the development of scientifically unsubstantiated beliefs.


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