The psychology of paranormal belief [[electronic resource] ] : a researcher's handbook / / Harvey J. Irwin

• Autore: Irwin H. J (Harvey J.)
• Pubblicazione: Hertfordshire, England, : University Of Hertfordshire Press, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 p.)
• Disciplina: 130
• Soggetto topico: Parapsychology - Psychological aspects
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Sociocultural influences on paranormal belief; Chapter 3: The psychometrics of paranormal belief; Chapter 4: The social marginality hypothesis; Chapter 5: The worldview hypothesis; Chapter 6: The cognitive deficits hypothesis; Chapter 7: The psychodynamic functions hypothesis; Chapter 8: Theoretical integration: a causal model of belief in scientifically unaccepted phenomena; References; Appendices; Author Index; Subject Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: The psychology of paranormal belief
• ISBN: 1-905313-84-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910455152103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II