PSY510 PSY 510.ModuleOne.The_Scientific_Skeptic- Snhu

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PSY510 PSY 510.ModuleOne.The_Scientific_Skeptic- Snhu

The term extrasensory perception (ESP) is defined as an awareness of the world that occurs through some other mechanism outside of the five known senses of sight, sound, touch, feeling, and taste such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. Research experiments on parapsychology began with Dr. J.B. Rhine in 1926. He and another psychologist, Dr. WilliamMcDougall, began focusing on developing new “scientific” methods for investigating paranormal phenomena.

PSY510 PSY 510.ModuleOne.The_Scientific_Skeptic- Snhu

Over one million trials in 33 experiments were conducted and while Dr.Rhine firmly believed that several of his studies showed evidence for ESP the research, there was no compelling evidence to support his claims; results were always rejected due to problems in the experimental process (James Randi Educational Foundation, 2012). Many scientists regard past “classic” studies supportive of ESP as inadequate methodologically and to date, parapsychology is still considered “pseudoscience”.Psychological Claim: There is the existence of telepathic abilities research Question: Do people have the ability to read another person’s mind?

PSY510 PSY 510.ModuleOne.The_Scientific_Skeptic- Snhu

When examining what is scientifically valid in psychology research, scientists must take into account many factors. In order to confirm the validity of psychological findings, experiments are required to confirm consistent, repeatable results. The necessary components in an experiment include theories, hypotheses, and exact procedures so the experiment can be replicated. While researching a theory or hypothesis, psychological researchers need to consider the “pragmatic usefulness of an idea” (Shermer, 2011, para. 6). Astrology continues to fall into the realm of pseudoscience. According to Shermer (2011), astrology could not be considered a science because there is no “research that produces useful knowledge reflected in presentations, publications, and especially new lines of inquiry and research” (Shermer, 2011, para. 7).

PSY510 PSY 510.ModuleOne.The_Scientific_Skeptic- Snhu

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• PSY 216 – Psychology of Personality (1841 Documents),
• PSY 510 – Research Methods (1748 Documents),
• PSY 520 – Research Methods in Psychology II (1469 Documents),
• PSY 257 – Psychology (1451 Documents),
• PSY 310 – Criminal Psychology (1393 Documents),
• PSY 200 – FOUNDATIONS OF ADDICTIONS (1379 Documents),