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Introduction to Parapsychology

Parapsychology

An overview of the study of anomalous phenomena and the history of parapsychology.

science history psychology

10 Questions Easy Ages 13+ Oct 10, 2026

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1 What term is used to describe the study of phenomena that appear to fall outside the range of known physical laws?

A Parapsychology
B Astrology
C Alchemy
D Cryptozoology

2 Which famous scientist and inventor was known for conducting experiments on telepathy at the Duke University Parapsychology Laboratory?

A Thomas Edison
B J.B. Rhine
C Nikola Tesla
D Alexander Graham Bell

3 What is the common acronym used in parapsychology to refer to 'Extra-Sensory Perception'?

A ESP
B PSI
C EVP
D PK

4 In parapsychology, what does the term 'Psychokinesis' refer to?

A Reading minds
B Moving objects with the mind
C Seeing the future
D Communicating with animals

5 What is the term for the alleged ability to perceive information about events or objects through means other than the known human senses?

A Clairvoyance
B Telepathy
C Precognition
D Remote viewing

6 The Society for Psychical Research (SPR) was founded in which country in 1882?

A United States
B United Kingdom
C France
D Germany

7 What is the definition of 'Precognition' in the context of parapsychological research?

A Knowledge of the past
B Knowledge of the present
C Knowledge of a future event
D Knowledge of hidden objects

8 Which term is often used to describe the hypothetical 'force' or 'power' that researchers like J.B. Rhine believed allowed for phenomena like telepathy?

A Gravity
B Psi
C Dark matter
D Magnetism

9 What does the acronym 'EVP' stand for in the context of paranormal investigations?

A Electronic Voice Phenomenon
B Extra Vision Perception
C External Vibe Power
D Energy Velocity Point

10 Which term describes the alleged ability to mentally communicate thoughts from one person to another?

A Telepathy
B Mediumship
C Apparition
D Dowsing

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