Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Psychokinesis refers to the supposed ability to move or interact with physical objects using only the power of the mind. This concept is often depicted in science fiction and supernatural stories, but there is little scientific evidence to support its existence.

Question 2

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 is supposedly reading the thoughts of a volunteer, which falls under the category of telepathy - the ability to communicate thoughts from one mind to another without using physical senses.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Parapsychology is the study of paranormal and psychic phenomena such as telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis. Pseudopsychology refers to unscientific and unsupported claims about psychology. Psychodynamic psychology focuses on unconscious psychological processes and conflicts. Psychophysics investigates the relationship between physical stimuli and sensory perception.

Question 4

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

The psychic is claiming to see future events, indicating precognition - the ability to see future events before they happen.

Question 5

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 is considered a psi ability and is studied by parapsychologists, but it is not classified as a type of ESP, which stands for extrasensory perception. Precognition, clairvoyance, and telepathy are all examples of ESP.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Parapsychology specifically refers to the scientific study of psychic experiences and abilities, including extrasensory perception. Pseudopsychology refers to unscientific or unsupported claims about psychic phenomena, while phrenology is a discredited theory about personality traits based on skull shape. "Psychopsychics" is not a recognized term in the field.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Telepathy is the ability to communicate with someone through thought, without using spoken or written language. This is the most fitting term for communicating with a living person's mind. Clairvoyance, psychokinesis, and precognition are all paranormal abilities, but they do not specifically involve communication with a person's mind.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The ability to communicate with those who have passed away is known as mediumship, where the person communicating is known as a medium. Clairvoyance refers to the ability to see things beyond normal sensory contact, precognition refers to the ability to see future events, and psychokinesis refers to the ability to move objects with one's mind.

Question 9

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 the use of conventional signals or channels of communication. Clairvoyance refers to the ability to perceive events or objects that are out of sight or outside of the normal range of perception. Precognition refers to the ability to sense future events before they occur. Psychokinesis refers to the ability to move or influence objects using only mental powers.

Question 10

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 in being able to talk to ghosts indicates that she may have mediumship abilities, which involve communicating with spirits or entities from another realm. Clairvoyance involves the ability to see events or people from a distance, precognition involves seeing future events, and psychokinesis involves the ability to move objects with one's mind. None of these abilities directly relate to communicating with ghosts.

Question 11

The purported ability to predict future events is called

Accepted Answer

Precognition specifically refers to the ability to foresee future events.

Question 12

Extrasensory perception is the purported ability to perceive events in ways that

Accepted Answer

Extrasensory perception (ESP) refers to the ability to perceive events beyond the 5 senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), and it is difficult to explain by known sensory or perceptual principles. While options A and B are true for some aspects of perception, they do not accurately describe the concept of ESP. Option D is outright false, as Gestalt principles apply to the organization of sensory information, not extrasensory perception.

Question 13

The purported ability to perceive events in ways that cannot be explained by known sensory capacities is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The ability described is commonly known as extrasensory perception (ESP), which includes phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. It refers to the purported ability to receive information through means other than the five known senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell).

Question 14

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 is the ability to perceive events or information from a distance without any apparent physical means. Psychokinesis is the ability to manipulate objects with the power of the mind. Telepathy is the ability to communicate thoughts or emotions from one individual to another without physical contact. Precognition is the ability to perceive future events before they happen. None of these abilities specifically relate to perceiving objects or events without the influence of physical or spatial barriers, except for clairvoyance.

Question 15

Regarding extrasensory perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Telekinesis, not telepathy, is the purported ability to exert influence over inanimate objects.

Question 16

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 information about a person, object, location, or physical event through means other than the known senses. In this case, the psychics are attempting to use their clairvoyant abilities to "see" what happened at the crime scene.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Precognition involves having knowledge or awareness of future events before they occur. Prophetic dreams can be a form of precognition in which an individual dreams about a specific event or situation that later comes to pass. Telepathy involves the ability to communicate with others through thoughts or feelings, clairvoyance involves gaining information about a person or situation through extrasensory perception, and psychokinesis involves the ability to manipulate physical objects with the power of one's mind, none of which specifically involve prophetic dreams.

Question 18

Regarding extrasensory perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The majority of psychologists do not believe in the existence of ESP. While some researchers have explored the possibility of ESP, it is generally considered to be a pseudoscientific concept that is not supported by empirical evidence.

Question 19

Regarding parapsychology,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Parapsychology is the scientific study of paranormal and psychic phenomena, including telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis, and near-death experiences. It seeks to explore the nature of these phenomena and their relationship to the human mind and consciousness. While it may be controversial and not widely accepted by mainstream science, it is not a pseudopsychology or limited to a specific area such as astral projections, nor is it focused on practices like magic or witchcraft.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Psi phenomena, such as telepathy and precognition, are considered to be outside the realm of normal experience and are challenging to study scientifically due to their elusive and often anecdotal nature.

Quiz 23: Psychology in Action: Extrasensory Perception

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The purported ability to predict future events is called

Extrasensory perception is the purported ability to perceive events in ways that

The purported ability to perceive events in ways that cannot be explained by known sensory capacities is referred to as

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

Regarding extrasensory perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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?

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

Regarding extrasensory perception,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding parapsychology,which of the following statements is TRUE?

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