Annotation With a thorough and systematic review of investigations into the bases of belief in
paranormal phenomena, this discussion explores the four main theoretical approaches …

The purpose of this investigation was to assess critically the Paranormal Belief Scale (PBS)
developed by Tobacyk and Milford (1983) and revised by Tobacyk (1988). This scale …

Both parapsychologists and skeptics have interests in investigating the nature of belief in the
paranormal, albeit with somewhat different objectives in mind. Despite substantial variation …

Since its introduction, the Revised Paranormal Belief Scale (RPBS) has developed into a
principal measure of belief in the paranormal. Accordingly, the RPBS regularly appears …

What are paranormal, superstitious, magical, and supernatural (PSMS) beliefs and what, if
anything, separates them? Currently, use of the concepts is ambiguous and agreement is …

This study investigated the relationship between conspiracist beliefs, reality testing, belief in
the paranormal, and related anomalistic beliefs (urban legends). Attitudes toward general …

The science behind claims of alien encounters and visions of ghosts can be even more
fascinating than the sensationalist headlines. What leads some people to believe in the …

Lack of conceptual clarity has hampered theory formation and research on superstitious,
magical, and paranormal beliefs. This study offers a conceptual framework where these …

Lack of conceptual clarity and multivariate empirical studies has troubled research on
superstitious, magical and paranormal beliefs. We defined paranormal beliefs as beliefs in …

Do individuals who endorse paranormal beliefs differ from those reporting actual
precognitive experiences? This study examined the personality correlates of these variables …