Parapsychology
Parapsychology
Parapsychology (pronunciation: /ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒi/) is a field of study that investigates paranormal and psychic phenomena. The term is derived from the Greek words para (meaning "beside" or "beyond"), psyche (meaning "soul" or "mind"), and logos (meaning "study").
Etymology
The term "parapsychology" was coined in or around 1889 by philosopher Max Dessoir, and it was adopted by J.B. Rhine in the 1930s as a replacement for the term "psychical research".
Related Terms
- Extrasensory Perception (ESP): This term refers to the reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind.
- Telepathy: This is the purported transmission of information from one person to another without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction.
- Clairvoyance: This is the alleged ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through extrasensory perception.
- Psychokinesis: Also known as telekinesis, this is the purported ability to move or deform inanimate objects, as metal spoons, through mental processes.
- Haunting: This is a paranormal phenomenon that is perceived to be in a particular location and is often associated with human death.
- Poltergeist: This is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parapsychology
- Wikipedia's article - Parapsychology
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