Question 1

Communication with the dead is called mediumship, while communicating with a living person's mind is called

Accepted Answer

Communication with a living person's mind is known as telepathy, as it involves the ability to read or receive thoughts from another person's mind. Clairvoyance refers to the ability to see or perceive things beyond the range of normal sensory perception. Psychokinesis is the ability to move objects with the power of the mind, while precognition is the ability to see or know events before they happen. Mediumship, on the other hand, involves communication with spirits or the dead.

Question 2

Psychics who help police solve baffling or confusing cases often go to the scene of the crime and attempt to use their psi ability to "see" what actually happened.What psi ability are they using?

Accepted Answer

Clairvoyance is the ability to perceive things beyond the normal range of sensory experience. Psychics using this ability are able to "see" events from the past or present and can give details about the scene and the people involved. This makes it a suitable ability for attempting to understand what happened at a crime scene. Telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis are not relevant to this particular task.

Question 3

The purported ability to communicate directly with another person's mind is called

Accepted Answer

Telepathy is the ability to communicate directly with another person's mind, without using language or other sensory cues. This is often considered a paranormal phenomena and is not scientifically supported.

Question 4

If a person states that he is communicating with a person who is dead, this ability to communicate is called

Accepted Answer

Mediumship refers to the ability to communicate with spirits of the deceased. Clairvoyance refers to the ability to perceive events or objects beyond the range of ordinary sensory perception, precognition refers to the ability to know or perceive future events, and psychokinesis refers to the ability to move objects using mental power.

Question 5

The purported ability to predict future events is called

Accepted Answer

Precognition specifically refers to the ability to predict future events, while the other options refer to different psychic abilities such as seeing distant places (clairvoyance), moving objects with the mind (psychokinesis), and communicating through thoughts (telepathy).

Question 6

Jessica studies telepathy, precognition, and clairvoyance as well as the psi phenomenon of psychokinesis.Jessica's field of study is called

Accepted Answer

Jessica's study of telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis falls under the purview of parapsychology, which is a field of study that investigates paranormal and psychic phenomena using scientific methods. Therefore, the best choice is A. Pseudopsychology refers to approaches that are not scientifically valid; psychodynamic psychology focuses on unconscious processes and emotions; and psychophysics investigates the relationship between physical stimuli and psychological experience. None of these fields cover Jessica's area of study as comprehensively as parapsychology.

Question 7

The purported ability to exert influence over inanimate objects by willpower is known as

Accepted Answer

The purported ability to exert influence over inanimate objects by willpower is known as psychokinesis. Option A telepathy refers to the ability to communicate thoughts from one person to another without using any of our known sensory channels of communication. Precognition, option B, is the ability to see or know the future events in advance. Clairvoyance, option C, is the purported ability of certain individuals to obtain information about the environment, people or events without the use of the normal senses.

Question 8

You call the Psychic Hotline and talk with a real, live psychic.He tells you about future events in your life that he claims to see.The psychic is demonstrating which psi ability?

Accepted Answer

Precognition, also known as premonition or future sight, is the ability to perceive events in the future. The psychic is claiming to see future events in the caller's life, which is an example of precognition. Telepathy is the ability to read or communicate with other people's minds, clairvoyance is the ability to perceive objects or events that are not present or that have occurred in the past, and psychokinesis is the ability to move objects with the power of one's mind.

Question 9

Regarding parapsychology, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Parapsychology is the scientific study of psychic phenomena, such as extrasensory perception, telekinesis, and psychokinesis. While there are some who view parapsychology as pseudoscientific, it is a legitimate field of study with a growing body of research and evidence. Parapsychologists seek to understand these phenomena through scientific investigation, rather than relying on superstition or supernatural explanations.

Question 10

The purported ability to perceive events or gain information in ways that appear unaffected by distance or normal physical barriers is called

Accepted Answer

Clairvoyance specifically refers to the ability to gain information about distant or hidden objects or events, while the other options either refer to the ability to manipulate objects with the mind (psychokinesis), communicate thoughts or feelings without using normal sensory channels (telepathy), or perceive future events (precognition).

Question 11

Psychokinesis refers to the purported

Accepted Answer

Psychokinesis refers to the ability to mentally influence or manipulate inanimate objects, such as moving them without physical contact. It is also sometimes referred to as telekinesis. Options A, B, and D refer to different types of psychic or paranormal abilities, but not psychokinesis.

Question 12

Which of the following cannot be classified as a type of ESP but is considered a psi ability and is studied by parapsychologists?

Accepted Answer

Psychokinesis, also known as telekinesis, is a psychic ability that involves manipulating physical objects without the use of physical force. While it is studied by parapsychologists, it is not classified as a type of ESP, which refers specifically to extrasensory perception. Precognition, clairvoyance, and telepathy are all types of ESP.

Question 13

Regarding psi phenomena, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Psi phenomena refer to extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis, which are considered to be outside of the realm of normal experience and defy accepted scientific laws. They are not studied within the discipline of psychodynamic psychology, nor do they include the scientific study of thresholds and subliminal stimulation (which is referred to as psychophysics). Stroboscopic movement, illusions, and hallucinations are examples of visual perception phenomena, but are not considered part of psi phenomena.

Question 14

Which of the following may take the form of prophetic dreams that foretell the future?

Accepted Answer

Prophetic dreams that foretell the future fall under the category of precognition, which is the ability to perceive future events. Telepathy refers to the ability to communicate with others through thoughts, clairvoyance is the ability to perceive things beyond the normal range of the senses, and psychokinesis is the ability to manipulate objects with the mind.

Question 15

Twenty extremely accurate clocks are locked in two bank vaults (ten in each).A subject who claims to have paranormal powers concentrates on the clocks in one of the vaults, attempting to make them run faster.If she succeeds, she will have demonstrated

Accepted Answer

The subject's attempt to make the clocks run faster through mental concentration falls under the category of psychokinesis, which is the ability to manipulate physical objects through the power of the mind. Clairvoyance is the ability to perceive events or information beyond the normal range of the senses, telepathy is the ability to communicate with others through thoughts, and mesmerism is a form of hypnosis. None of these abilities directly apply to the scenario described.

Question 16

Gil is watching a demonstration in which a man is attempting to use "mind over matter" in order to bend some spoons.Gil is watching a demonstration of the purported psi ability known as

Accepted Answer

The demonstration Gil is watching involves attempting to use "mind over matter" to bend some spoons. This is an example of psychokinesis, which is the purported ability to move or influence objects using only the power of the mind. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 17

Tara believes that she has not only seen ghosts but is able to talk to them like a living person.Tara believes she has the purported psi ability known as

Accepted Answer

Tara's belief that she can talk to ghosts indicates that she has mediumship, which is the purported ability to communicate with spirits of the dead. Clairvoyance is the purported ability to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses, precognition is the purported ability to perceive future events and psychokinesis is the purported ability to manipulate objects with the mind. None of these abilities align with Tara's belief.

Question 18

Lakeshia is performing for a talent show by "reading" the thoughts of a "volunteer" from the audience.Lakeshia is showcasing the purported ability of

Accepted Answer

Lakeshia's ability to "read" the thoughts of a volunteer from the audience is an example of telepathy, which is the supposed ability to communicate with others using only one's mind. Precognition is the ability to foresee future events, clairvoyance is the supposed ability to perceive events beyond the natural range of senses, and psychokinesis is the supposed ability to move objects using only one's mind. None of these abilities are being demonstrated by Lakeshia in this talent show performance.

Question 19

John is a contestant on television game show, and he believes that he can use his mind to make the money wheel land on "lose a turn" or "bankrupt" when his opponents are spinning it.John believes he has which psi ability?

Accepted Answer

Psychokinesis, or the ability to manipulate physical objects with the mind, is the only psi ability listed that would allow someone to attempt to control the outcome of a spinning wheel. Precognition (A) is the ability to perceive future events, clairvoyance (B) is the ability to perceive remote events or locations, and telepathy (C) is the ability to read or send thoughts to another person. None of these abilities would give someone control over the outcome of a game show wheel.

Question 20

The study of extrasensory perception and other psi phenomenon is known as

Accepted Answer

The study of extrasensory perception and other psi phenomenon is commonly known as parapsychology. The other options listed are not related to this field of study.

Quiz 4: Sensation and Perception.