The psychology of paranormal belief a researcher's handbook
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-...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Hertfordshire, England :
University Of Hertfordshire Press
c2009.
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798354006719 |
| Summary: | 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 comp |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (225 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781905313846 |
