Although our results when Kona acted as a 'receiver' were unimpressive, numerous studies using the ganzfeld technique have produced 'hit rates' well above chance - apparently evidence for the existence of Extra Sensory Perception (or 'paranormal cognition').
Below are questions to make notes on for next Tuesday's lesson. Here is the sheet with the six key characters / researchers.
· What is the counter-evidence?
· How have positive results been explained by the sceptics?
· How have the believers responded?
· Does ganzfeld research deserve to be labelled 'pseudoscience'?
· What is your conclusion?
Here is a presentation which covers the introduction to anomalistic psychology and pseudoscience. Here is one for ganzfeld and psychokinesis research (which we'll move onto next week).
On Tuesday 12th we will be doing a timed essay test on the influence of culture on romantic relationships (revise this) and hearing about your qualitative interview research.
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