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This study set covers Parapsychology through
18 practice questions.
An introduction to parapsychology, focusing on its core concepts and historical context, suitable for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Exploring Parapsychology study set below.
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1
What does the term 'parapsychology' generally study?
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A
The study of animal behavior
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B
The study of supernatural or psychic phenomena
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C
The study of ancient civilizations
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D
The study of weather patterns
2
What does ESP stand for in parapsychology?
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A
Extraordinary Sensing Power
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B
Exceptional Sensory Perception
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C
Extra-Sensory Perception
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D
Electric Spark Pulse
3
Which of the following is a common example of a phenomenon studied in parapsychology?
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A
Gravity
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B
Photosynthesis
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C
Telekinesis
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D
Volcanoes
4
What is telepathy, a concept explored in parapsychology, often described as?
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A
Moving objects with the mind
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B
Seeing the future
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C
Communicating thoughts directly from one mind to another
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D
Healing by touch
5
The study of precognition in parapsychology relates to what?
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A
Remembering past events
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B
Communicating with animals
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C
Experiencing future events before they happen
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D
Understanding dreams
6
What does the term 'psi' often refer to in parapsychological research?
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A
A type of energy
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B
A psychic ability or phenomenon
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C
A mathematical constant
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D
A measurement unit
7
In parapsychology, what is psychokinesis (or telekinesis) believed to be?
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A
The ability to influence electronic devices with thought
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B
The ability to move objects using only the mind
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C
The ability to sense hidden objects
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D
The ability to communicate with plants
8
What historical figure is often associated with early investigations into spiritualism and psychic phenomena?
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A
Albert Einstein
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B
Marie Curie
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C
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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D
Isaac Newton
9
What is the term for an alleged ability to perceive information about people, places, or events through psychic means, without using the known senses?
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A
Chronoception
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B
Telekinesis
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C
Clairvoyance
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D
Pyrokinesis
10
Which of these is NOT typically considered a phenomenon studied in parapsychology?
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A
Reincarnation
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B
Astrology
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C
Telepathy
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D
Ghosts
11
What does the study of mediumship in parapsychology aim to investigate?
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A
The ability to communicate with animals
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B
The alleged ability to communicate with spirits of the deceased
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C
The power to influence dreams
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D
The ability to predict natural disasters
12
A 'Ganzfeld experiment' is a method sometimes used in parapsychology to test for what?
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A
Psychokinesis
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B
Telepathy
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C
Remote viewing
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D
Precognition
13
In parapsychology, what is the term for the alleged ability to perceive events that are happening at a distance?
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A
Clairaudience
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B
Teleportation
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C
Remote Viewing
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D
Precognition
14
What is the primary goal of most parapsychological research, even though it is controversial?
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A
To prove the existence of ghosts
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B
To investigate the nature of consciousness and mind-matter interactions
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C
To develop new psychic abilities
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D
To debunk all supernatural claims
15
What is a 'poltergeist' in the context of parapsychology?
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A
A type of psychic energy
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B
A hypothetical entity or force believed to cause physical disturbances
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C
A method of telepathic communication
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D
A specific type of dream
16
The study of 'out-of-body experiences' (OBEs) in parapsychology explores what phenomenon?
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A
The feeling of being physically distant from one's body
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B
The ability to control dreams
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C
The recollection of past lives
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D
The sensation of telekinetic movement
17
What does the term 'survival hypothesis' refer to in parapsychology?
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A
The idea that humans can survive extreme environments
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B
The possibility that consciousness or personality survives physical death
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C
The ability to predict survival rates in disasters
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D
The study of animal hibernation
18
Which of these is an example of a scientific method that parapsychologists might use to study phenomena?
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A
Dream interpretation
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B
Blind studies and statistical analysis
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C
Astrological chart reading
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D
Palm reading
