Background Research into paranormal beliefs and cognitive functioning has expanded
considerably since the last review almost 30 years ago, prompting the need for a …

Several authors have increasingly recognized the problem of pseudoscience as a major
threat confronting psychology and allied disciplines. We discuss the importance of courses …

A study was conducted to assess the relationship between critical thinking and belief in the
paranormal. 180 students from three departments (psychology, arts, computer science) …

This paper seeks to continue a program of research that explores the possible relationship
between exposure to media messages and paranormal beliefs. Following the work of …

How can psychologists explain strange experiences such as hallucinations or unusual
beliefs in ghosts and angels? This compelling introduction aims to uncover how and why …

Reviews the use of psychometric instruments for measurement of paranormal
beliefs/experiences (PBE) and psi-abilities. The review updates previous reviews of …

The present study examined individual differences in beliefs in the paranormal. One
hundred and ninety-three college students were given a questionnaire measuring executive …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Fostering critical thinking is one of the most important
goals of higher education in any country. Considering the controversial issues regarding the …

This thesis investigates whether paranormal beliefs are associated with deficits of cognition
(in accord with the so-called “cognitive deficits hypothesis”). A systematic review of four …

This study aimed to create and test a new model of supernatural belief based on cognition
and personality. Two theories of belief in the paranormal were evaluated in two studies: the …