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    The Psychology of Paranormal Belief: A Researcher’s Handbook
    The Psychology of Paranormal Belief: A Researcher’s Handbook
    The Psychology of Paranormal Belief: A Researcher’s Handbook
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    The Psychology of Paranormal Belief: A Researcher’s Handbook

    By Harvey J. Irwin

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    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 topicwhile 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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of Hertfordshire Press
    Release dateSep 1, 2009
    ISBN9781907396380
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