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History of Parapsychology

Parapsychology

An overview of the historical development and scientific study of parapsychology.

history science psychology

10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Jul 16, 2026

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1 Which university established the first formal parapsychology laboratory in the United States in 1934?

A Duke University
B Harvard University
C Yale University
D Stanford University

2 Who is widely considered the 'father of modern parapsychology' for his work at Duke University?

A Sigmund Freud
B J.B. Rhine
C William James
D Carl Jung

3 What is the name of the professional organization founded in 1957 that studies paranormal phenomena?

A The Parapsychological Association
B The Ghost Research Society
C The Psychic Institute
D The Supernatural Union

4 In the early 20th century, which famous magician dedicated much of his life to debunking fraudulent spiritualist mediums?

A David Copperfield
B Harry Houdini
C Penn Jillette
D Criss Angel

5 What term is used by parapsychologists to refer to the supposed ability to move objects with the mind?

A Telepathy
B Clairvoyance
C Psychokinesis
D Precognition

6 What were the special cards used by J.B. Rhine in his experiments to test for extrasensory perception?

A Tarot cards
B Zener cards
C Playing cards
D Flash cards

7 Which famous philosopher and psychologist was a founding member of the Society for Psychical Research in 1882?

A William James
B John Locke
C Jean-Paul Sartre
D Immanuel Kant

8 What does the acronym 'ESP' stand for in the context of parapsychology?

A Extra Sensory Perception
B Early Scientific Procedure
C Electronic Signal Processing
D External Spatial Projection

9 The Society for Psychical Research was founded in which city?

A New York City
B London
C Paris
D Berlin

10 Which term refers to the alleged ability to gain information about an object or person through extrasensory means?

A Telepathy
B Clairvoyance
C Levitation
D Aura reading

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