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Understanding ESP: Skepticism and Scientific Inquiry into Paranormal Claims

Explore the fascinating world of Extrasensory Perception (ESP) and the reasons for skepticism surrounding scientific claims related to paranormal activities. This study highlights the four divisions of ESP—telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis—while examining the Ganzfeld procedure and J.B. Rhine's research contributions to parapsychology. We will analyze the biases present in a given case scenario and engage in a critical discussion on whether reasonable explanations exist for paranormal phenomena.

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Understanding ESP: Skepticism and Scientific Inquiry into Paranormal Claims

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  1. ESP Reading Questions-due ThursdayNo class Wed WHY SHOULD WE BE SKEPTICAL OF SCIENTIFIC CLAIMS SUCH AS PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES? WHAT ARE THE 4 DIVISIONS OF ESP? LOOK UP THE GANZFELD PROCUDURE. HOW DOES IT RELATE TO THIS CASE STUDY? LOOK UP THE WORK OF J.B. RHINE. WHAT DID HIS RESEARCH REGARDING PSYCHOKENISIS PRODUCE? WHAT DID HE FIND OUT ABOUT IT? OF THE 2 ADULTS IN THIS SCENARIO, WHO IS MORE BIASED? WHY? DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE REASONABLE, LOGICAL EXPLANATIONS FOR EVERYTHING? YES/NO? WHY OR WHY NOT? (1-2 SENTENCES)

  2. Answers to ESP Questions • Why skeptical? your answer here.. • Telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis (Anyone who believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand) 3) Ganzfeld’s procedure attempted to have subjects in a reclined position, constant hissing noise, red flashing lights on their eyeballs- tried to block out all external noise for the purpose of hearing voices from others (or your own voice) pg. 261 discusses the mixed results. Not related to anyone named Ganzfeld, actually a guy named Metzger in the 1930’s) 4) Rhine (1895-1980) used a card and dice trick- considered one of the founders of Parapsychology. Tried to study/experiment scientifically with mixed results. Started in the Rhine Research Center near Duke U, with a small affiliation 5) Who was more skeptical & why? 6) Read your answer

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